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Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 20,1999
Volume 161
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
99-45 Approval of January 19,1999 Minutes 1
99-46 Election of Board Officers 1
99-47 Election of President 1
99-48 Election of General Counsel 1
99-49 Election of Director of Audit Services 1
99-50 Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-1999 1
99-51 Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1999-2000. 2
99-52 Change of Status 4
99-53 Promotions 4
99-54 Tenure 5
99-55 Regents Professorships for 1999-2000 5
99-56 Faculty Development Leaves 5
99-57 Retirements 6
99-58 Voluntary Modification of Employment 6
99-59 Leave of Absence 6
99-60 Faculty Workload Report 6
99-61 Laboratory Fees 6
99-62 Course Fees 6
99-63 Speech and Hearing Clinic Fees 7
99-64 Computer Use Fee 7
99-65 Approval to Offer Major in Poultry Science 7
99-66 Curriculum Changes 7
99-67 1999-2000 Off Campus Classes 7
99-68 Food Service Contract with ARAMARK 7
99-69 Room and Board Rates 7
99-70 Health Insurance Fee for International Students 7
99-71 Purchase of Microcomputer Workstations in McGee Computer Lab 8
99-72 Summer Budget .8
99-73 Revenue Budget Change 8
99-74 Increased Spending Authority for Renovation of the Tucker House 8
99-75 University Center Domestic Hot Water and Steam Generating Systems 8
99-76 Garner Hall Fire Sprinker System 8
99-77 Baker Street Property Purchase 8
99-78 Mound Street Church of Christ Property Purchases 8
99-79 ARGO Property Purchase 9
99-80 Private Support Agreement with SFASU Foundation, Inc 9
99-81 Policy Revisions 9
Reports 9
A Chair, Faculty Senate
B. President, Student Government Association
C. Vice President - Alumni Affairs
D. Vice President for University Advancement
E. President
Appendix No. 1 - Laboratory Fees 10
Appendix No. 2 - Course Fees 11
Appendix No. 3 - Proposal for Poultry Science Major 15
Appendix No. 4 - Curriculum Changes 21
Appendix No. 5 - Off-Campus Courses 27
Appendix No. 6 - Room and Board Rates 30
Appendix No. 7 - Budget Changes 31
Appendix No. 8 - Private Support Agreement with SFASU Foundation, Inc 32
Appendix No. 9 - Policy Revisions 36
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 20,1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chair Murray Shaw. Board members
present in Room 307: Ron Adkison, R. A. Brookshire, Penny Butler, Mike Enoch, Pattye
Greer, Lynn Montes, Jimmy Murphy, and Susan Roberds. Absent: None
Others present in Board Room 307: Dan Angel, Janelle Ashley, Jerry Holbert, Baker
Pattillo, Roland Smith, Yvette Clark, and others.
99-45
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the minutes of January 19,1999 be approved as presented.
99-46
Upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee, and upon motion of Regent Butler,
seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board '
officers for 1999-2000 be as follows: Chair Jimmy Murphy, Vice Chair R. A. Brookshire,
and Secretary Pattye Greer. The Board expressed their indebtedness to Mr. Shaw for his '
past leadership.
99-47
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the President's contract be continued for the next year- salary subject to '
preparation of the FY 2000 budget.
99-48
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the General Counsel's appointment be continued, with the FY2000 salary
subject to the preparation and adoption of the budget.
99-49
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Director of Audit Services's appointment be continued, with the
FY2000 salary subject to the preparation and adoption of the budget.
99-50
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following appointments for 1998-99 be approved.
1. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Richard Henderson, Associate Professor, Ed.D. (Oklahoma State University), at a salary of
$59,994 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Michael H. Hopson, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of North Texas), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Sandra L. Lowery, Associate Professor, Ed.D. (Baylor University), at a salary of $48,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Garth Petrie, Professor, Ed.D. (Indiana University), at a salary of $63,000 for 100% time for
nine months, effective January 1,1999.
2. University Affairs
Mr. Charles Lopez, Student Employment Coordinator, at a salary of $19,982 for twelve
months, effective January 18,1999.
3. Elementary Education
Ms. Marian E. Henderson, Assistant Professor, MSE (University of Arkansas at Little
Rock), at a salary of $38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
99-51
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following appointments for 1999-2000 be approved.
1. Biology
Dr. Dennis A. Gravatt, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for twelve months, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr. Michael B Keck, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for twelve months, effective September 1, 1999.
2. Mathematics and Statistics
Mr. Wyatt D. Sharp, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Texas Tech University), at a salary of $37,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999 contingent upon completion of doctorate
by August 31,1999.
Mr. Galen E. Turner, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Louisiana State University), at a salary of $37,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999 contingent upon completion of
doctorate by August 31,1999.
3. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Raymond A. Horn, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
4. Elementary Education
Dr. Rocio Moss, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Claremont Graduate School/San Diego State
University), at a salary of $41,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
5. Economics and Finance
Dr. Michael D. Stroup, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Florida State University), at a salary of $48,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr. Sarah Rummery, Ph.D. (The Australian National University), at a salary of $48,000 for 100%
time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. T. Parker Ballinger, Assistant Professor, M. A. (University of Houston), at a salary of $45,500
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999, contingent upon completion of
doctorate by December, 1999.
6. General Business
Dr. Pamela S. Evers, Assistant Professor, J.D. (Southern Methodist University), at a salary of
$40,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
7. — Human Sciences
Dr. Sheryl Ann Wittenbach, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Kansas State University), at a salary of
$36,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
8. Kinesiology
Dr. Patricia R. Sherblom, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. Jamey R. Plunk, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), at a salary of $36,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
9. Political Science and Geography
Dr. Kenneth E. Collier, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
10. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Sandra L. Harris, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas), at a salary of $38,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
11. Management/Marketing/International Business
Dr. Neil C. Herndon, Chair and Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), at a salary of
$77,0000 for 100% time for eleven months, effective September 1,1999.
12. Education for Field-Based Off-Campus Courses
Bob Browning Coordinator $ 1,040.00
Bob Browning Humble 1,040.00
Betty Alford Longview 685.60
Charlene Crocker Humble 1,040.00
Michael Hopson Humble 1,040.00
Sandra Lowery Fairfield 1,040.00
Robert Marshall Longview 935.60
Bennat Mullen Humble 1,040.00
Carol Shaw Jasper 946.00
99-52
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following change of status be approved.
Forestry
Dr. R. Montague Whiting from Professor of Forestry at a salary of $50,905 for 100% time
for nine months to the Henry M. Rockwell Chair in Forestry position at a salary of $90,000
for 100% time for twelve months, effective February 15,1999.
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99-53
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following individuals be granted promotion to the academic rank indicated, effective
fall semester, 1999.
To Assistant Professor:
Ms. Wendy Duggleby* Nursing
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1,1999.
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Elton Scifres Management/Marketing/Int'l. Business
Dr. Hans Williams Forestry
Dr. Brian Oswald Forestry
Dr. Tracy Crouch English
Dr. Lauren Scharff Psychology
Dr. Kandy Stahl Psychology
Dr. Jill Dumesnil Mathematics/Statistics
To Professor:
Dr. Marsha Bayless General Business
Dr. Clifton Jones Economics/Finance
Dr. Suzy Weems Human Sciences
Mr. Allen Oster Theatre
Dr. Michael Stapleton English
Dr. Ernest Ledger Geology
To Librarian II & III:
Mr. Wade Carter Librarian HI
Mr. Philip Reynolds Librarian II
Ms. Tina Oswald Librarian II
To Professor Emeritus:
Dr. Milton Payne Elementary Education
Dr. John Thornton Elementary Education
Dr. W. K. Waters Theatre
Dr. William Young Music
Dr. Francis Abemethy English
Dr. Roy Cain English
Dr. Olin Newton Modern Languages
Dr. Doyle Alexander Mathematics/Statistics
Dr. John Decker Physics
99-54
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. Florence Elliott-Howard General Business
Dr. Elton Scifres Management/Marketing/Int'l. Business
Dr. Robert Choate Human Services
Dr. Jane Holland Human Services
Dr. Hans Williams Forestry
Dr. Brian Oswald Forestry
Dr. Tracy Crouch English
Dr. Moses Panford Modern Languages
Dr. Thomas Segady Sociology
Dr. Jill Dumesnil Mathematics/Statistics
Dr. James VanKley Biology
99-55
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Regents Professors for the academic year 1999-2000 be Dr. Scott Bills
and Dr. Jim Corbin.
99-56
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the faculty members listed below be awarded Faculty Development Leaves for the
semester(s) indicated.
Fall 1999: Spring, 2000:
Dr. Reynolds Griffith Economics and Finance Dr. Gary G. Ford Psychology
Dr. Mark P. Ludorf Psychology Dr. J. B. Watson, Jr. Sociology
Dr. Mary McCleary Ait
Dr. Archie McDonald History
Dr. Pamela Roberson Mathematics and Statistics
99-57
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following retirements be accepted.
1. Chemistry
Dr. B. F. Walker, Professor, effective May 31,1999.
2. Human Services
Dr. Francis R. Freeman, Professor, effective May 31,1999.
99-58
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following request for retirement and subsequent modification of employment be
approved:
Dr. Stephen N. Smith, Political Science and Geography, effective January 1999.
99-59
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Butler with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that approval be given to Ms. Cheryl Athey's request for an unpaid leave of absence
through May 31,1999.
99-60
Upon motion of Regent Butler, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1999 be approved as
submitted at the meeting.
99-61
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Schedule of Laboratory Fees listed in Appendix No. 1 be approved,
effective beginning with registrations for Fall, 1999.
99-62
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Schedule of Course Fees in excess of $6.00 listed in Appendix No. 2 be approved,
effective beginning with registrations for Fall, 1999.
99-63
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Stanley Speech and Hearing Clinic fees as presented below be approved.
One semester of Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Evaluation (1 1/2-2 hours)
Extensive Speech and Language Evaluation (4-6 hrs.)
Speech and Language Screening
Audiological Evaluation
Tympanograms
Hearing Screening
Central Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluation
Laryngoscopic Examination
Otoscopic Examination
99-64
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the computer use fee be increased by $3 per semester credit hour to meet
anticipated service needs and to provide the planned allocation to the network infrastructure
plan.
99-65
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the proposal to offer a major in poultry science as shown in Appendix No. 3, be
approved.
99-66
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix No. 4, be
approved.
99-67
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the list off-campus courses as they appear in Appendix No. 5, be approved.
99-68
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the food service contract with ARAMARK be renewed, at an increase of
2.6%.
99-69
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that Room and Board rates be increased by 3% as shown in Appendix No. 6,
effective Fall 1999.
99-70
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the University be authorized to charge a fee to international students who
cannot provide proof of proper insurance coverage to cover the cost of a health insurance
policy offered through SFA's University Health Service.
99-71
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approval be granted for the purchase of the microcomputer workstations
requested by the Department of Computer Science and that the President be authorized to
approve the expenditure.
99-72
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Roberds, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that faculty salaries included in the Annual Budget be increased by $474,661
to provide funding for the 1999 Summer Budget.
99-73
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approval of a $275,000 change in FY 1999 budgeted housing revenues to
accommodate the occupancy increase.
99-74
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approve additional funding for the renovation of the Tucker House garage
not to exceed a total cost of $115,000. Source of $30,000 increase is Center for Applied
Forestry Research.
99-75
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it
vas ordered that the domestic hot water and steam generating systems in the University
Center be replaced at a cost not to exceed $150,000, and that the President be authorized to
sign the necessary contracts and purchase orders for the project.
99-76
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Murphy, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that J. E. Kingham Construction Company be selected as the construction
manager for the residence halls fire protection project and that J. E. Kingham be authorized
to solicit bids and provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the fire protection work and
that the Guaranteed Maximum Price be approved by the Executive Committee of the Board
of Regents.
99-77
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the University be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the property
at 1616 Baker Street, including the procedures of eminent domain, if necessary.
99-78
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the University be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the Mound
Street Church of Christ property, pending Coordinating Board approval, and to amend the
1998-99 Annual Budget in the amount necessary to effect the purchase, conduct the
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required environmental studies, and perform minor renovations necessary through August
31,1999. The source of funds is current auxiliary enterprise fund revenues and/or
unexpended auxiliary enterprise fund balance.
99-79
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the University be authorized to get appraisals, environmental studies, and
seek Coordinating Board approval to purchase the ARGO property, and to make
appropriate offers to purchase the property subject to all legal requirements. The University
is authorized to amend the 1998-99 budget in the amount necessary to complete the
transaction.
99-80
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Brookshire, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the Private Support Organization Agreement between the SFASU
Foundation, Inc., and the University as shown in Appendix No. 7, be referred to the
Executive Committee for review, to be returned to the agenda at the July meeting.
99-81
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the Board of Regents adopt the policy revisions as listed in Appendix No.
8. (Policies C-41, C-41A, D-25.5 and D-39, were tabled.)
Reports
A. Faculty Senate President Mark Simmons
B. Student Government President Sean Bradley
C. Vice President for Alumni Affairs Miles McCall
D. Vice President for University Advancement Jerry Holbert
E. SFA President Dan Angel
Meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Modifications to Schedule of Lab Fees
Appendix No. 1
College of Applied Arts & Sciences
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Modifications to Schedule of Course Fees
Appendix No. 2
College of Applied Arts and Sciences
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College of Fine Arts
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**
Fees for sections 002,004 and 055 will be reduced by $35/credit hour as they normally
do not use accompanists.
Fees will be reduced by $15.00 if student does not use an instrament provided by the
University.
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Appendix No. 3
NONSUBSTANTIVE DEGREE PROGRAM REQUESTS
I. Reason For Request
A. Rationale
Stephen F. Austin State University is located in the major poultry producing
area of Texas. Approximately 350 million broilers are produced annually in
the East Texas area. SFASU and TAMU are the only universities in Texas
with active Poultry Science programs. TAMU is the only university that
currently offers Poultry Science as a major. At SFA, animal science majors
may emphasize poultry, but cannot seek a major in Poultry Science. Even in
this situation, our graduates are highly sought after by the industry. A major
in Poultry Science would significantly increase our credibility within the
industry and attract new students to our program. There has been an
expressed desire on the part of students and industry representatives that we
establish a major in Poultry Science. Our present degree in Animal Science
does not completely meet the needs of the market. Our unique location in the
largest poultry producing area in the state allows our students great "hands
on" exposure to the industry. All indications are that the employment
potential in the poultry industry will continue to be excellent. There is
currently a shortage of professionally degreed persons to meet the demands of
the industry. In conclusion, a major in Poultry Science would:
> build credibility for our program;
> attract new students;
> improve the sense of accomplishment and pride within the majors;
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> SFA would be one of only two universities in the state to offer Poultry
Science as a major.
B. History
There is a desire and need in the integrated poultry industry and the allied
poultry industry to expand the program at SFASU, as well as create an official
major in Poultry Science. Currently, the Texas Poultry Federation Allied
Industry Group raises $10,000 annually for college scholarships. Presently
they split that amount between SFASU and TAMU. Both local broiler
companies, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride, have stated that a major in Poultry
Science at SFA would be beneficial. Pilgrim's Pride prefers to hire East
Texas individuals for their operation because of better retention rates. The
major in Poultry Science would increase the number of qualified candidates in
their recruiting area.
II. Program Description
A. Provide description of the program
The program will meet the general education requirements and agriculture
core course requirements for the current animal science major. The
educational objective of the major is to give students a more specific
understanding of the poultry industry, while offering them "hands on"
experience in a science- based academic environment. The major degree
requirements will be 24 hours as follows:
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ANS 237 Introductory Poultry Science (3), ANS 333 Animal Nutrition (3),
ANS 340 Advanced Poultry Science (3), ANS 437 Applied Poultry
Production (3).
Select 12 hours from:
AGD 465 Agricultural Products Processing (3), AGM 420 Agricultural Waste
Management (3), ANS 252* Poultry Selection and Evaluation (3), ANS 317*
Applied Agriculture Data Application (3), ANS 444 Feedstuffs, Feeding and
Formulation (3).
*ANS 252 and 317 are proposed new courses needed for the major.
III. Relationship To Existing Authorized Programs
A- There is a close relationship between the animal science major and the
proposed Poultry Science major. Most required courses in the new Poultry
Science major are currently in the animal science program as electives.
B. The proposed program would not dramatically affect the agriculture program
in relation to staffing and operation and maintenance. Start-up would require
no additional faculty or O&M. It would give those students majoring in
animal science who are interested in Poultry Science the opportunity to have
an official major in Poultry Science. The courses presently taught would not
see a negative effect from the change. It is anticipated that the addition of a
major in Poultry Science at SFA would precipitate an increase in the overall
enrollment. This increase in enrollment would be a result of an increased
number of freshman and transfer students enrolling here specifically for the
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Poultry Science major. Currently the only option for these students is TAMU.
As funding becomes available and the numbers reflect the need, it may be
necessary to hire additional faculty.
IV. Expected Enrollment
A. Preliminary estimates of enrollment and classification if the program were
initiated in the spring of 1999 would be five freshman, two sophomores, eight
juniors and nine seniors. These figures are based on a survey of students
presently enrolled in Agriculture at SFASU. Once established, an enrollment
increase would be expected.
B. We are assuming that the poultry industry and market will remain stable.
Since it is vertically integrated, it is not as subject to cyclical changes as other
agricultural markets.
V. Resources
A. Description of Courses
Poultry Selection and Evaluation has been implemented this year as an
Agriculture Topics course. Plans are to include it as a new course. A course
in Applied Agriculture Data Applications is also being proposed. Feed mill
operation and data usage and handling will be the focus of this course.
B. Faculty Resources and Faculty Requirements
Faculty associated with teaching of poultry related courses would be as
follows:
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Tim Cherry, D.V.M; TAMU 1982, Poultry Science and Veterinary Medicine.
Presently teaches ANS 333, ANS 501, ANS 444, ANS 237, ANS 340, and
ANS 347. Dr. Cherry will be the Poultry Science major advisor. He presently
is the director of the Poultry Research Center as well.
Mr. Wayne Weatherford; SFASU M.S., Agriculture 1994. Presently teaches
ANS 250 and ANS 343. He is also the Poultry Research Center Manager. He
will teach two new courses, ANS 252 (Poultry Selection and Evaluation) and
ANS 317 (Applied Agriculture Data Application). His current teaching
assignment of ANS 250 will be assigned to the Beef Farm Manager.
Leon Young; Ph.D. Iowa, Soil Science. His teaching assignment will not
change. AGM 420 will be incorporated into the poultry major.
C & D- Status of Equipment and Facilities
Over the past 2Vi years, the Poultry Research Center has undergone major
renovations, as well as constructing a state of the art research feed mill. The
poultry test house has been updated and includes the latest in computer control
technology in agriculture. Both the feed mill and test house are important
aspects of the poultry program.
Although renovations and new construction have not specifically been done to
create a major in Poultry Science, they have been done to expand the poultry
program and meet the demands of the job market. Approximate expenditures
over the last three years are as follows:
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Feed mill construction- $500,000 (from special item funding)
Test house renovation- $80,000 (from special item funding)
Modifications for teaching purpose- $1,000
These state of the art facilities will be better utilized with a major in Poultry
Science.
E. Library resources necessary for proposed program.
There are no anticipated changes needed in the area of library resources.
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
A. Additions:
Department and Number Title End Credit
Criminal Justice - CJS 307 Crim Justice Stress (3)
Criminal Justice - CJS 308 CJ Response to Terror (3)
Criminal Justice - CJS 309 Critical Incidents (3)
Communication - COM 470 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
Agriculture - ANS 252 Poultry Selection and Evaluation (2)
Agriculture - ANS 252L Poultry Selection and Evaluation Lab (1)
Agriculture -ANS 317 Applied Agricultural Data Appl (2)
Agriculture-ANS 317L Applied Agricultural Data Appl Lab (1)
Agriculture -HRT 213 Annuals and Perennials (2)
Agriculture - HRT 213L Annuals and Perennials Lab(l)
Human Services - SPE 442 Visual and Multiple Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 444 Inf/Child with Vis Impairment (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 140 Dance Appreciation (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 303 Jazz Dance m (3)
Kinesiology - KIN 460 Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics (3)
Kinesiology - KIN 470 Senior Seminar (3)
Human Sciences - HSC 470 Senior Seminar (3)
Music - MUP 332 Opera Workshop (1)
Music - MUP 333 University Choirs (1)
Music - MUP 334 University Symphony Orchestra (1)
Music - MUP 335 University Bands (1)
Music - MUP 336 Marching Band (2)
Music - MUP 337 Lab Band (1)
Music-MUP 339 Chamber Music Practicum (1)
Forestry - ENV 402 Wetland Delineation and Funct. (3)
Forestry - ENV 402L Wetland Delineation and Funct. Lab (0)
Forestry - ENV 403 Remedi/Reclam Disturbed Land (3)
Forestry - ENV 460 Internship in Env. Science (3)
Forestry - ENV 463 Special Problems (1-2-3)
Forestry - ENV 464 Contemporary Prob. in Env. Sci. (3)
Forestry - FOR 241 Wood Properties (3)
Forestry-FOR 312 Tree Growth/Wood Quality Relat (3)
Forestry - FOR 390 GIS in Natural Resources (2)
English - ENG 366 Modern Latin American Fiction (3)
English - ENG 395 Young Adult Literature (3)
Psychology - PSY 400
Psychology - PSY 493
University - SFA 250
University - SFA 450
Positive Psychology: Sci. & App. (3)
Personality Psychology (4)
Linked Seminar (3)
Linked Seminar (3)
B. Revisions:
Department and Number Current Title and Credit New No. New Title and Credit
lunication - COM Advertising Cases and Campaigns (3) Same Communication Cases and Campaigns (3)
Coi :ation - COM 311 Principles of Persuasive Speaking(3) Same Principles of Persuasion (3)
Communication - COM 390 Communication Internship (3-6) Same Same - changed course description
Accounting - ACC 485 Internship in Accounting (1-3) Same Same - changed course description
Human Services - RHB 325 Introduction to Working with Persons with a Visual Disability
(3)
Same Prog & Services for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - RHB 340 The Eye, Its Function and Health (3) Same Anat & Funct of Vis Sys (3)
Human Services - SPE 341 RHB 341 - Comm Skills for Vis Imp (3) SPE 341 Comm Skills for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 441 The Role of the Teacher of Persons with a Visual Disability (3) Same Inst Strat for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 445 Orientation and Mobility Skills and Concepts (3) Same Basic Orientation and Mobility (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 252 Beginning Tap Dance (1) DAN
105
Tap Dance 1(1)
Kinesiology - DAN 302 Ballet m (3) Same Same (4) - increase in contact hours
Kinesiology - DAN 304 Modern Dance HI (3) Same Same (4) - increase in contact hours
Kinesiology - HSC 484 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II (3) Same Same (6) - additional credit hours required for certifn
Human Sciences - HMS 259 Personal and Family Relationships (3) Same Human Gwth & Interpersonal Relat (3)
Music - MHL 350 Music for Children I (3) Same Same - changed course description
Music-MHL 354 Music for Children 11(3) Same Same - changed course description
Music-MHL 355 Music for Children in (3) Same Same - changed course description
Forestry - ENV 223 Surveying and Mapping (4) Same GIS and Mapping Env. Resources - changed course
Forestry - ENV 390 GIS in Natural Resources (2) ENV
390L
Geogr Info System Modeling (3) - changed course d
Forestry-ENV 441 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3) Same Aerial Photo Interp of Nat Res (3) - changed course
Forestry - FOR 441 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3) Same Aerial Photo Interp of Nat Res (3) - changed course
Geography - GEOG 130 Physical Geography (3) Same Same - changed course description
C. Deletions:
Department and Number Title and Credit
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSALS
SPRING, 1999
CO
New Courses
Course Title
AED 520 Instructional Leadership Training
AED 540 Research for the Educational Leader
AED 556 Ethics and Praxis in Educational Settings
AED 589 Thesis Research
AED 590 Thesis Writing
AED 591 Practical Inquiry & Action Research I
AED 592 Practical Inquiry & Action Research II
AED 594 Superintendency Seminar
AGR 541 Principles of Animal Breeding
ART 500 Advanced Life Drawing
ART 510 Graduate Painting
ART 511 Graduate Expressive Drawing
ART 512 Graduate Film Making
ART 517 Graduate Photography
ART 520 Graduate Printmaking
ART 533 Graduate Sculpture
ART 540 Graduate Metal and Jewelry
ART 550 Graduate Ceramics
ART 561 Graduate Computer Art
ART 570 Graduate Advertising Design
ART 580 Modern Art
ART 582 History of Photography
ART 583 Greek and Roman Art
ART 584 Nineteenth Century European Art
ART 585 Renaissance Art
ART 586 Baroque Art
ART 587 American Art
ART 588 Mexican Art
ART 597 Graduate Selected Topics
COM 570 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
COU 505 Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
Major
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Agriculture
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Communication
Rehab. Coun.
Notes
Adds ILT (with certificate) to curriculum
Adds research course to AED offerings
Adds ethics course to AED curriculum
Adds thesis research to AED curriculum
Adds thesis writing to AED curriculum
Adds research course to AED curriculum (non-thesis option)
Adds res. writing to AED curriculum (non-thesis option)
Provides culminating experience for Superintendency prog.
Cross-listed with ANS 441
Cross-listed with ART 400; delete 400G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 410; delete 410G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 401. Adds graduate options
Cross-listed with ART 412; delete 412G. Adds grad, options
Cross-listed with ART 417; delete 417G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 420; delete 420G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 430; delete 430G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 440; delete 440G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 450; delete 450G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 461; delete 461G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 470; delete 470G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 480; delete 480G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 482; delete 482G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 483; delete 483G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 484; delete 484G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 485; delete 485G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 486; delete 486G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 487; delete 487G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 488; delete 488G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 497; delete 497G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed withCOM 470
Cross-listed with RHB 405
COU 507 Vocational Evaluation
EPS 595 Internship in School Psychology
FOR 503 Advanced Remed/Reclam of Dist. Land
FOR 503L Adv. Remed/Reclam of Dist. Land Lab
FOR 514 Adv. Wetland Delineation/Funct.
FOR 514L Adv. Wet. Delin/Funct. Lab
FOR 617 Advanced Forest Biometrics
FOR 649 Digital Imaging Processing
FOR 649L Digital Imaging Processing Lab
MTE 550 Seminar in Geometry
MTE 552 Patterns and Reasoning
MTE 554 Seminar in Algebra
MTE 556 Logic and Foundations of Mathematics
MTE 558 Numerical Techniques in Mathematics
MTE 560 Historical Perspectives of Math. Concepts
PSY 400G Positive Psychology: Sci. & App.
SED 521 Constructivist Lrng Theory & Ped.
SED 522 Learner Centered Curriculum
SED 523 Designing Instr. Delivery & Assess.
SED 524 Secondary Teacher as Construct. Leader
SED 525 Creating a Positive Learning Environ.
SED 526 Field-Based Prof. Learning Community
SED 534 Instructional Systems Design
SED 535 Advanced Instructional Technology
SED 544 PBIC Internship
SPE 515 Prog. & Serv. for Persons w/Vis. Imp.
SPE 516 Anat. & Funct. of Vis. System
SPE 517 Comm. Skills for Vis. Impair.
SPE 518 Basic Orientation & Mobility
SPE 532 Educational Appraisal of Ex. Ch.
SPE 551 Inst. Strat. for Vis. Imp.
SPE 552 Working w/Persons w/VMI
SPE 553 VI Technology
SPE 556 Research & Practice Inf/Chd w/VI
SPE 558 Practicum in Special Education
SPE 560 Children with Behavior Disorders
SPE 564 Early Childhood Special Education
SPE 565 Educational Programming - Autism
SPE 566 Assistive Technology •
Rehab. Coun.
School Psy.
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Psychology
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Certification
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
Special Education
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Cross-listed with RHB 407
Provides internship with proper prefix
Topic revived by addition of new faculty ^j
Non-credit lab for FOR 503
Adds further wetland topics to curriculum
Non-credit lab for FOR 514
Additional studies in biometrics added for doctoral students
Advanced studies in digital imagery added for doctoral stud.
Non-credit lab for FOR 649
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
New subject for Grad. & Undergrad. students
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Provides research course for SED master's program
Provides research course for SED master's program
6-hour course for PBIC in teaching
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Cross-listed with SPE 432
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Adds technology course to V. I. curriculum
Adds new research topic to curriculum
Adds practicum course with SPE prefix
Cross-listed with SPE 460
Adds early childhood subjects to curriculum
Adds autism to the curriculum
Adds assistive technology course to curriculum
SPE 595 Practicum in Orientation & Mobility
SPH 505 Augment. & Altern. Communication
SWK 514 Advanced Standing Seminar
SWK 535 Seminar in Advanced Rural Practice
Special Education
Speech Lang. Path.
Social Work
Social Work
Adds 2nd practicum course needed for O&M certification.
Meets accreditation requirements
Transition course for students with BSW
Strengthens rural practice concentration
Course Changes
Course Title Major
AED 501 Intro to Educational Leadership
AED 503 Public School Organ. & Admin. Theory
AED 504 General Administrative Practices
AED 511 The Superintendency
AED 513 Administration of Special Services
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12
AED 517 The Principal as an Instructional Leader
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program
AED 547 Pub. School Financing & Bus. Admin.
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum Planning
AED 551 School Plant Administration
AED 552 School-Community Relationships
AED 553 School Personnel Administration
AED 555 School Management
AED 565 Public School Law
AED 599 Education Research & Application
AED 601 Connecting Leadership Theory & Prac.
AED 602 Inquiring Found, of Ethics & Phil.
AED 603 Exploring Contemporary & Emerg. Para.
AED 604 Exam. Dynam. of Org. & Hum Inter.
AED 611 Br. Critical Voice to Design...Policy
AED 612 Concept. Scholar-Pract. Models
AED 613 Oper. the Dynamics of Change
AED 621 Examining Human Inquiry Systems
AED 623 Designing Res. w/in Ed. Settings
AED 633 Investigating Cultural & Social Patterns
AED 650 Synthesis Seminar I
AED 651 Synthesis Seminar II
AED 681 Internship
AED 682 Developing the Dissertation Research Prop.
AED 699 Dissertation
Notes
New title, description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
Revision of description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Revised course description adds clarification
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
Change in course description
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
FOR 551 Introduction to Vector GIS Forestry Change Change in course title and description
FOR551L Introduction to Vector GIS Lab Forestry Change Non-credit lab with FOR 551
FOR 552 Intro to Digital Remote Sensing Forestry Change Change in course title and description
FOR552L Intro to Digital Remote Sensing, Lab Forestry Change Non-credit lab with FOR 552
FOR 553 Advanced GIS Applications Forestry Revision Revision in course description
FOR553L Advanced GIS Applications Lab Forestry Revision Non-credit lab with FOR 553
GBU521 Topics in General Business MBA Change Change to A - F grading system
SED560 Ed. Media Resources and Production Secondary Ed. Change Adds course fee of $10
PHY 590 Thesis Writing Physics Change Allows variable credit from 3 to 9 hrs/enrollment
* Change = minor changes in wording. Revision = major changes in wording, title, description or credit.
Appendix No. 5
1999-2000 Off Campus Courses
TYLER (Tyler Junior College)
Fall 99
FOR 564 Urban Geography
HUMBLE
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 511 Superintendency (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Mid-Mngt. Non-sequenced)
AED 553 School Personnel Administration (Mid-Mngt. Non-sequenced)
AED 555 School Management (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
AED 596 Internship for School Superintendent (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 589 Thesis Research (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 551 School Plant Administration (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 547 Public School Financing and Business Administration (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 555 School Management (Mid-Mngt. Non-squenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Mid-Mngt. Non-squenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 57S .Practical Inquiry and Action Research II (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 590 Thesis Writing (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 511 Superintendency (Summer I-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 513 Adminstration of Special Services (Non-sequenced)
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 547 Public School Financing and Business Administration (Summer I-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 551 School Plant Administration (Summer II-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Non-sequenced)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
F ATI,1999
Henderson ISD:
ELE 489.99 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
ELE 575.99 Teaching the Language Arts in the Bilingual Classroom
Longview:
ELE 522.91 Teaching Science in the Elementary School,
Advanced (For PBIC students only)
ELE 523.91 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary
School, Advanced (For PBIC students only)
SPRTNO. ?000
Henderson ISD:
ELE 576.99 Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies in
the Bilingual Classroom
Longview:
ELE 533 Survey of Teaching (For PBIC students only)
ELE 575 Practicum in Reading Skills (For PBIC students only)
ELE 524 Teaching the Language Arts, Advanced (For PBIC students only)
FAIRFDELD
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Cohort)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Cohort)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Summer I-Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instaictional Program (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Cohort)
AED 591 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Cohort)
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JASPER
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theoiy (Cohort)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Cohort)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Summer I-Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer Il-Cohort)
AED 591 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer Il-Cohort)
LONGVIEW
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 513 Administration of Special Services (Non-sequenced)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
SED 588 Multicultural Education in Texas (Non-sequenced)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instaictional Leadership (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Non-sequenced)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Non-sequenced)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instaictional Program (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer I-Non-sequenced)"
AED 553 School Personnel Administration (Summer I-Non-sequenced)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. CohorO
AED 555 School Management (Summer II-Non-sequenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Summer II-Non-sequenced)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
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Appendix No. 6
Residence Hall
1
2
3
5
7-
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Wisley Hall
ToddHall
Gibbs Hall
North Hall
Hall 10
Mays Hall
South Hall
Wilson Hall
Hall 14
Griffith Hall
Hall 16
Steen Hall
KerrHall
Hall 20
Stephen F. Austin State University
Room and Board Rates for 1999-2000
Fall and Spring Semester
W/7Day W/7Day
14 Meals 20 Meals
Summer I or II
W/7 Day W/7 Day
14 Meals 20 Meals
Rates above include sales tax for Board
* - Includes Utilities, Cable
Television and Telephone.
** - Includes Utilities, Cable
Television, Telephone, and
Laundry Facilities.
*** - Inlcudes Cable
Television and Telephone
For Accounting Purposes Only:
Ropms
Classification I
Hall 5, 9, 12, 17,20
Classification II
Hall 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18
Classification III
Hall 1, 2, 3, 8
Enrichment Halls
Hall 10, 11
Mealplans
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Appendix No. 7
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHEDULE OF BUDGET INCREASES
January 1, 1999 through March 31, 1999
ACTIVITY RECIPIENT TRANSFER SOURCE
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER SOURCE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE
Lab Fees 1-00231 Additional Income 19,932 January 7,1999
TOTAL
31
Appendix No. 8
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
THE STEPHEN F, AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
1. PARTIES
1.1 Stephen F. Austin State University (the University") is an agency of the State of Texas,
organized and existing under Chapter 101, Texas Education Code, as an institution of higher
education located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The governing body of the University is the Board
of Regents (collectively, the "Regents").
1.2 The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a non-profit
corporation under the laws of the State of Texas for the sole purpose of supporting the mission
of the University. The governing body of the Foundation is its Board of Trustees
(collectively, the "Trustees").
2. PURPOSE
2.1 The Foundation is a private support organization as defined in Chapter 2255 of the Texas
Government Code.
2.2 The University is a state agency as defined in Chapter 2255 of the Texas Government Code.
2.3 The parties are entering into this agreement for the purpose of defining the relationship
between them pursuant to Chapter 2255 of the Texas Government Code, and to implement the
policy (D-25.5) of the Regents governing the University's relationship with private support
organizations.
2.4 While this agreement is in effect, the University recognizes the Foundation as existing solely
for the support of the University. The parties agree that the Foundation is a necessary and
beneficial component of the University's overall program for university advancement and for
the development of private sources of funding for capital acquisition, operations, endowments,
and other purposes relating to the mission of the University.
3. TERM
3.1 Provided the Foundation has first executed this agreement, this agreement is effective upon its
approval by the Regents.
32
Agreement between
Stephen F, Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 2
3.2 This agreement will continue in effect until terminated. Either party may terminate this
agreement by giving ninety days' written notice to the other party.
4. ORGANIZATION OF THE FOUNDATION
4.1 The direction and management of the affairs of the Foundation and the control and disposition
of its assets shall be vested in a Board of Trustees which shall consist of not less than nine (9)
persons and not more than thirty (30) persons.
4.2 The President of the University may serve as an ex officio. non-voting member of the Board
of Trustees.
4.3 The officers of the Foundation shall be a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a
Secretary/Treasurer.
4.4 The Vice President for University Advancement of the University shall serve as the Executive
Director of the Foundation pursuant to the bylaws of the Foundation and the direction of the
Trustees.
5. USE OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL AND SPACE BY THE FOUNDATION
5.1 The University shall provide personnel as necessary in the determination of the
President of the University for the support of the Foundation's business activities.
5.2 The University shall provide office space, equipment, and supplies as necessary in the
determination of the President of the University for the Foundation to carry out its
responsibilities and activities.
5.3 The personnel services, office space, equipment, and supplies provided by the University
under this agreement shall be made without charge to the Foundation.
5.4 However, the Foundation may, upon formal action by the Trustees and recorded in its
minutes, compensate University personnel for their services to the Foundation. Such
compensation shall be reported in detail to the President of the University and the Board of
Regents, and shall comply with all applicable laws and University policies.
33
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 3
5.5 Any conflict between University employees' fiduciary responsibilities to either the University
or the Foundation will be resolved in favor of the University.
6. FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS AND RECORD-KEEPING
6.1 The Foundation shall hold, invest, and account for all funds belonging or entrusted to it in
accordance with the Investment Policy of the Foundation as approved by the Trustees in
March, 1999 (Attachment "A"). In discharging its responsibility for management of such
funds the Foundation shall retain a qualified investment management consultant who is
independent of the security brokerage firms that execute transactions for the accounts of the
Foundation. Periodic reports of the Foundation accounts and investments shall be provided to
the President of the University.
6.2 The Foundation shall have or cause to be performed an independent, external audit of its
records and operations at least annually, and shall make the audit available to the University
upon request.
7. PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY
7.1 Payments to the University from Foundation endowed accounts shall be made on an annual
basis in accordance with the Distribution Policy of the Foundation as approved by the Trastees
. in March, 1999. (Attachment "A", Pargraph 4.6).
7.2 Payments to the University from Foundation non-endowed accounts shall be made on a timely
basis as determined by the Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director.
7.3 Payments to the University of gifts for specific programs and/or projects made through the
Foundation shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the gift with the Vice President
for University Advancement/Executive Director coordinating all payment schedules with
appropriate University officials.
7.4 The Foundation may reimburse University personnel for expenses incurred in the performance
of Foundation business so long as reimbursement for such business is not otherwise made by
the University.
34
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 4
8. FUND RAISING EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION
8.1 The coordination of the Foundation's fund raising efforts/activities shall be through the
Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director reporting to the President of the
University.
8.2 The Foundation is authorized to raise funds for the benefit of the University in three (3) broad
areas:
Regular Gifts - those gifts which are solicited and received on a regular basis, either
restricted or unrestricted, utilizing speculative techniques such as direct
mail and telemarketing.
Special Gifts - those gifts which are solicited and received on an as-needed
basis for specific items, programs and/or projects, generally involving
personal or formal approaches.
Ultimate Gifts -those large gifts capable of making major impacts upon the quality of
teaching, research and service, involving highly personal cultivation
and solicitation approaches and techniques including estate planning
instruments.
8.3 The Office of University Advancement shall maintain all donor lists, files, and gift records,
and will coordinate all donor recognition activities.
President Date
Stephen F. Austin State University
Chairman Date
Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
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Appendix No. 9
Policies Approved by the Board of Regents
April 1999
36
Academic and Professional Preparation Index
Original Implementation: Unpublished Page 1 of 1
The selection, development, and retention of a competent faculty at all academic levels is of major
importance in providing the students an education of the highest quality. Recruitment and appointment
procedures for faculty are specified in Index E-24A, Faculty Search. Approved appointment titles are
specified in Index E-01 A, Academic Appointments and Titles.
Prior to selection, minimum standards for all faculty must be met and
documented. Each full-time and part-time faculty member teaching credit courses leading toward the
baccalaureate degree, other than physical education activities courses, must have completed at least 18
graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and hold at least a master's, or hold the minimum of a
master's degree with a major in the teaching discipline. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional
experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of formal
academic preparation. Appropriate justifications must be provided by the academic department and
college on an individual basis.
Each faculty member teaching courses at the master's and specialist degree level must hold the terminal
degree, usually the earned doctorate, in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. The M.F.A. and
M.S.W. may be considered the terminal degree in their respective fields. In other areas, a master's degree
in the teaching discipline coupled with a doctoral degree in a related discipline is considered appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the department and college to justify the master's degree, or master's in the
teaching discipline coupled with a related doctorate, as the terminal degree for faculty members teaching
in those disciplines.
All faculty members teaching courses at the doctoral degree level must hold the earned doctorate in the
teaching discipline or a related discipline. In unusual cases, graduate faculty may be utilized who have
demonstrated exceptional scholarly or creative activity, or professional experience, but who may not
possess the required academic credentials. Such exceptional cases must be completely justified and
documented by the department and college.
Graduate teaching assistants who have primary responsibility for teaching a course for credit and/or for
assigning final grades for such a course must have earned at least 18 graduate semester hours in their
teaching discipline, be under the direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching
discipline, receive regular in-service training, and be evaluated regularly.
It is expected that the highest earned degree presented as the credential qualifying the faculty member to
teach is from a regionally accredited institution. If the degree is from a non-regionally accredited
institution within the United States or an institution outside the United States, the department and college
must show evidence that the faculty member has appropriate academic preparation.
Appropriate documentation includes official transcripts and, if applicable for demonstrating competence,
official documentation of professional and work experience, technical and performance competency,
records of publications, certifications and other qualifications. All such documentation must be kept
current and on file. Official university files are maintained in the office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas Education Code
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: Activity Request and Approval Form (Available in the Division of Continuing
Education Office)
STUDENT EVALUATION OF FACULTY INDEX
Original Implementation: Unpublished Page 1 of 1
All courses taught by each faculty member (part-time, adjunct, teaching assistants)
shall be evaluated at least once a year by students in the courses. Courses evaluated
will be those taught in the fall and/or spring semesters. The purpose of the evaluations
shall be (1) to assist each faculty member in the continuous improvement of his/her
instruction and 2) to assist faculty and Chairs/Directors in making recommendations
related to personnel decisions. The format/instrument for evaluation shall be one(s)
agreed upon by individual colleges. There is no requirement for a common university
evaluation instrument. At the discretion of each faculty member, the evaluations may
be made either in the fall or spring except that the academic departmental/divisional
Chair/Director shall have the right to arrange all evaluations so as tOvachieve an equal
balance by semester or to meet accreditation requirements.
Procedures:
1. The evaluations shall be conducted during the last three weeks preceding
final examinations.
2. The academic departmental/divisional Chair/Director shall arrange for the
evaluations of all of his/her faculty members.
3. The evaluation of each course shall be administered by a person designated
by the departmental/divisional Chair/Director.
4. A monitor shall remain in the classroom or laboratory until all instruments
have been completed. Then he/she shall gather all instruments and deliver them to
the appropriate departmental/divisional Chair/Director.
5. The Department Chair will report the results of the evaluation to the
individual faculty member after grades are recorded on students' transcripts.
6. Information contained in the student evaluation shall be incorporated into the
evaluation process used by the departmental/divisional Chair/Director, College Dean,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the President.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: Faculty Handbook
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Records Management Policy Complete Replacement of Records
Original Implementation: February, 1975 Retention and Disposal Policy D-28
Last Revisions: February, 1989 and A-47, University Archives
The University shall adhere to state regulations for the management of its records. All university
records, regardless of medium, created by or received by an office or employee in connection with
the normal course of business are considered state records. Extra copies maintained only for
reference are not subject to this Records Management Policy. Certain inactive records are
retained to meet legal and fiscal requirements or future administrative needs, or because of
historical significance. Department heads are responsible for the management of their
department's records, including the records of all staff and faculty within their departments. In
managing their records, they should adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Records of the official activities of University officers and offices are the property of the
University.
2. Official records should not be destroyed without the approval of the officer in charge of the
department where the records accumulate. They should be destroyed in accordance with the
approved SFASU Records Retention Schedule. Records which are not listed on the Records
Retention Schedule may not be destroyed without the approval of the Records Management
Division of the State of Texas Library and Archives Commission. In addition, the approval of
the State Auditor is required in the case of the destruction of a state records of a fiscal or
financial nature.
3. When records cease to have current value for an office and when they are listed on the
Records Retention Schedule as having archival value, the officer in charge shall arrange for
their systematic transfer to the East Texas Research Center of the Library. For records
determined to have archival value, but not listed as such on the schedule, contact the Director
of the East Texas Research Center.
4. Administrative officers shall consult with the General Counsel on any question of compliance
with the Open Records Act.
5. Each administrative office shall designate an individual to consult with the East Texas
Research Center's Records Management Assistant with questions regarding implementation
of the records management program in his/her office. The name and telephone number of this
person should be given to the ETRC Records Management Assistant.
a. Each department is responsible for evaluating files at least once a year to ensure that
records are being retained in accordance with the approved SFASU Records Retention
Schedule.
b. Records determined to be obsolete by the department should be disposed of according
to the SFASU Records Retention Schedule.
c. Before final disposition of records listed on the Records Retention Schedule, a
Records Disposition Log must be prepared. Enter the records series title, retention
period, inclusive dates of the records, and appropriate disposition method on the log.
The person authorizing disposition of the records series, usually the department head,
must sign the log.
d. If a department has records not listed on the schedule, special permission from the
state must be obtained to dispose of them. Records exempted from the need to be
listed on the Records Retention Schedule by rules adopted by the State Library need
not receive approval for destruction. The Records Retention Assistant should be
contacted for specific instructions.
e. Before final disposition of records, a Records Disposition Log must be prepared.
Enter the records series title, retention period, inclusive dates of the records, and
appropriate disposition method on the log. The person authorizing disposition of the
records series, usually the department head, must sign the log.
f. After the log authorizing disposition is signed by the department head, the records
must be disposed of in the appropriate manner. If a records series has archival
requirements as indicated by the schedule, contact the Records Retention assistant for
specific instructions. If records are to be destroyed, destruction is to be accomplished
by shredding if the records are confidential; by recycling or trash if the records are
open; and by erasure if the records are electronic. Enter the volume and actual date of
records disposition on the log.
g. The records disposition log is maintained in the department responsible for disposing
of the records until the end of the fiscal year and is then forwarded to the Records
Retention Assistant at Steen Library, Box 13055.
Records Retention Schedule
1. The approved SFASU Records Retention Schedule establishes the official life span for records
series maintained in University Offices. This schedule shall be reviewed and approved by the
State Library and State Auditor as periodically required by the State Records Administrator.
2. The Records Retention Schedule is a listing of SFASU's records series; it identifies special
considerations regarding a records series, such as legal, audit, or archival requirements, and
the length of time a records series must be retained before final disposition. Statutory
confidentiality requirements must be maintained regardless of the special identifications noted
on the Records Retention Schedule.
3. The University's Records Retention Schedule, detailing the length of time records series must
be retained (examples of records series include correspondence, time sheets, travel requests,
expenditure vouchers, and numerous others) is available in the East Texas Research Center
and in University departments upon request from the Records Retention Assistant in ETRC.
4. The Records Retention Assistant in the East Texas Research Center of the Ralph W. Steen
Library is the central contact person for information about policy compliance in records
retention and disposal procedures.
Source of Authority: Subchapter L of Chapter 441 of the Texas Government Code;
SFASU Records Administrator
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: SFASU Records Administrator; General Counsel
Forms: Records Inventory Worksheet (RMD 103)
Records Disposition Log
Request to Dispose of Records not listed in Records Retention Schedule (RMD
102)
Records Retention Schedule (SLR105Q
Restart and Recovery New
Original Implementation: April 20,1999
Restart and Recovery procedures are different depending on the system that aborts and the state of
the system when the failure occurs.
I. The following procedures are used by all modules in the SIS system.
A. If the system fails during on-line processing:
1. Be sure all users sign off of the on-line system.
2. Copy the Checkpoint/Recovery File.
3. Restore to the last backup.
4. Run ZBA001 to recover what has been processed on-line since the last backup.
B. If the system fails during Batch Maintenance:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun Batch Maintenance from the beginning.
C. If the system fails during Update Programs:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun the Batch Maintenance Program if the program was run after the last backup.
3. Rerun the update programs in the same sequence.
D. If the system fails during the Report Program:
1. Rerun the report programs.
II. The following procedures are used in the HRS system.
A. If the system fails during on-line processing:
1. Be sure all users sign off of the on-line system.
2. Copy Back-Up/Recovery Audit File.
3. Restore to last Backup.
4. Run ZBA001. To recover what has been processed on-line since the last backup.
B. If the system fails during Batch Maintenance:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun Batch Maintenance from the beginning.
C. If the system fails during Update Programs:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun the Batch Maintenance Program if the program was run after the last backup.
3. Rerun the update programs in the same sequence.
D. If the system fails during the Report Program:
1. Rerun the report programs.
E. If the system fails during Printing Checks or Direct Deposit Stubs:
1. Determine employee ID number of last good check or stub.
2. Change control record for program to include last employee ID number processed
correctly.
3. Run program.
III. The following procedures are used in the FRS system.
A. If a controlled abort occurs during batch processing:
1. Review the .LOG or .PRT files for the system messages generated.
2. Check the message from the program that aborted.
3. If it is a system-generated message, look up the IA-Plus diagnostic message Help and
follow the directions given.
4. If the message is generated by something other than FRS, look up the message
description and follow the directions.
5. If steps 3 and 4 do not work contact SCT using CSN or ActionLine.
B. If a controlled abort occurs during on-line processing:
1. Run FBM100 to get the abort information from the FB records generated during the
abort.
2. Look up the abort messages and follow the directions given.
C. If an uncontrolled abort occurs:
1. Read the abort information.
2. Look up the message description in the corresponding documentation.
3. Follow the message directions.
4. Go to the program listing and identify the paragraph of the source code where the
program aborted.
5. If the actions of steps 3 and 4 do not resolve the problem, determine whether to call
SCT via ActionLine or another vender based on what caused the abort.
Access Review
Access Review reports, produced utilizing our vendor supplied software, are to be distributed
quarterly to all system owners (Financial Aid, Student Records, Billing and Receivables,
Admissions, Housing, Financial Record System, Human Resource System). If any access
modifications are required, a written request specifying the necessary changes must be submitted
to the University Information Systems department. The changes will be forwarded to the system
security officer for implementation.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Business Affairs
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Director of University Information Systems
Forms: None
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION INDEX A-6
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS Page 1of 2
Original Implementation: September 1, 1987
Laot Revision: July 11, 1000 Current date
Studonto muot bo admitted to tho Toaohor Eduoation Program in ordor to progrooo
boyond oix oomootor houro of profoooional oduoation oouroo work.
Critoria and Proooduro for Admiooion to Toaohor Eduoation:
Paoo all throo parto of tho Pro Profoooional Skills Toot (PPST) or Toxao
Aoadomio Skillo Program (TA6P) toot. (Studonto admitted prior to
September 1, 1080, may tako oithor toot. Thooo admitted after Soptombor 1,
1080, muot toko TASP.)
€tr Information paokoto, which contain application formo, and datoo aro
available in Counooling and Caroor Serviced, Ruok Building.
br Minimum acceptable ocoroo aro pootod on tho bulletin board at the
Office of the Doan of Eduoation, Eduoation 213.
er Studonto who fail a part of tho PPST or TASP may take that part at
tho next adminiotration of tho toot.
Comploto a dogroo plan in tho office of the dean of tho ochool in which tho
major (or firot teaching fiold) io located. Make tho plan ao ooon ao a major
io chooon (opccialization aroa or toaching fiold). Beginning September 1, 1001,
any poroon who applioo for a toaching certificate muot poooooo a bacholor'o
dogroo with an academic major othor than Education. Poroono cooking initial
certification who already hold a bacholor'o degree ohould originate certification
piano in the Certificate Office, Education 281.
Moot admiooion otandardo ao followo (to bo validated by tho Director of
Toachor Certification, Room 281, Education Building).
er Comploto at loaot 66 houro, including at loaot 12 at SFASU. (Tranofor
otudonto with 78 or moro tranofor houro who havo not complotod 12
houro at SfASU may roquoot a waivor of thio rcquiromont by the
Director of Toachor Certification.)
br Grade average of C (2.0) or bettor in froohman Englioh.
er An overall grade average of 2.50* in all oourooo taken at Stophon F.
Auotin State Univcroity.
A? Apply for admiooion to the Toaohor Education Program in the Certification
Office, Education 281, by prcoonting a copy of tranocript and PPST or TASP
oooroo.
Criteria and Procedure for Admiooion to Student Teaching:
After receiving a letter or approval to the Toaohor Education Program from the Director
of Teacher Certification, prcocnt the letter to the Director of Student Teaching
Education 212, to apply for otudont teaching. A medical certificate of a recent
tuberculin okill toot muot bo prcoentcd prior to otudent teaching.
A grade point of 2.50* muot bo maintained in each teaching field, profoooional
education, and overall to be approved for otudont teaching.
Studonto may looo admitted otatuo in the Toaohor Education Program bcoauoc of
academic performance or ao a rcoult of evidence of laok of fitnooo for the education
profoooion. In either oaoo, the otudont muot ouoccoofully moot the criteria before
roootabliohing admitted otatuo.
For quootiono about admiooion to Toaohor Education Program contact the Certification
Office, Education 281, or the Dean of Education, Education 213.
*2.0 for otudonto enrolled prior to 1085 86
Since its establishment in 1923 as a Teaches College, Stephen F. Austin State University has
played a leading role in preparing professional personnel for the public schools of Texas. The
preparation of highly competent teachers, principals, superintendents, and other school
personnel to staff the schools of the State continues to be a major function of the University.
Educator preparation is a University-wide function governed by policies developed by the
Teacher Education Council. In developing and executing policies, the Council gives due
consideration to relevant State and Federal law, to University Policies and Procedures, to
recommendations from appropriate advisory committees, to guidelines of the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, to rules of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and
to the program standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). Accreditation by SBEC and NCATE assures program quality.
The Council reviews proposals for changes in teaching field programs and in professional
education programs to assure appropriate curricula. Also, it establishes criteria for program
admission and retention and for recommendation for educator certification or licensing.
The Council is chaired by the Dean of the College of Education and is composed off aculty
members appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs from nominees submitted by the
Dean of Education after consultation with the deans of other colleges offering the various
teaching fields. Other members of the Council include the Associate Dean of Education, who
serves as Council Secretary, and two representatives of the Texas Student Education
Association appointed by its president.
Source Of Authority: Toxqo Sonato Bill OOI,Toxqo Education Agency, Texas
Education Code, Title II, Sub Title D, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, sec 21.044,
President, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: General Bulletin, Graduate Bulletin
Contact for Revision: Doan, School of Education. Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
Forms: None
Cheating and Plagiarism Index A-9.1
Original Implementation Page 1 of 2
Last Revision: September 1990
Throughout their education program, students should be impressed with
the fact that cheating and plagiarism are morally degrading and that these
practices seriously interfere with learning and intellectual development.
It is a responsibility of faculty members to make every effort (1) to
inspire in their students an appreciation of and a desire for honesty in
academic work, (2) to create an atmosphere that discourages dishonesty,
and (3) to take appropriate action in instances of dishonesty.
Cheating
It is the responsibility of the student to abstain from cheating. Dishonesty
of any kind with respect to examinations, written assignments, in or out
of class, alteration of records, or illegal possession of current
examinations or keys to examinations shall be considered cheating.
It is the responsibility of each faculty member to maintain the best
possible conditions to prevent cheating in any manner. Each faculty
member shall arrange for vigilant protection of all examinations and class
exercises. He/she shall also employ every precaution to deny access to
class records or examinations to anyone who is not entitled to such
information.
Plagiarism
Courtesy, and honesty require that any ideas or materials borrowed from
another must be fully acknowledged. Offering the work of another as one's
own is plagiarism. The subject matter of ideas thus taken from another
may range from a few sentences or paragraphs to entire articles copied
from books, periodicals, or the writing of other students. The offering of
materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or
collections without acknowledgement is also consider plagiarism. Any
student who fails to give credit for ideas or materials take from another
is guilty of plagiarism.
Procedure
Two lovolo of rcoponoibility aro recognized in dealing with caoco of
cheating or plagiariom. One io the claoo level in which the teacher hao
rcoponoibility: the other io the inotitutional level for which the academic
dean of the college hao rcoponoibility.
A faculty member who he evidence that a otudont io guilty of cheating or
plagiariom io authorized to impooo a lppropriato p
ohould be retained and copied to the academio dean.
lty.—All evidence
Appeal
Tho otudent may appeal in accordance w Univoroity policy dcocribod in
the Policy and Procedure Manual, Index A 2, Academic Appcalo by
Studcnto.
Pcnaltico
^ Penalty affecting the be impoQcd only by
the faculty member.
cheating or plagiariom be oboorvod:
pcnaltico for
Pcnaltioo may range fron
opecific aooignment, to an F fc
d-efr- )r an F on a
of F for the couroc
ohould compel immediate withdraw
award a couroo grade of F for chc
otudent to drop a couroc with a W.
The decioion to
the privilege of the
The faculty member ia rcoponoiblc for notifying the otudent
ncdiatcly if oleating or plagiaric oboorved and for
immediately aoocooing \\ otudent dioputoc
id penalty, th jlty ohculd advioo the otudor.t of appeal
proccdurco.
Gtudcnt wh plagiariom
ohall be oubject to a
juopenoion, or
-P
cxpuloion, upon recomm dati
Prcoidcnt for Academic Affaire.
f the C e Council to the Vice
Ctudcnts found guilty of stealing examinations, altering grades or
class records or any comparable acts shall be subject to suspension or
cpubion upon recommendation of the College Council to the Vise
for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for University
may bu withheld by the inotruotor in the event any
-c eannot be r'Hv"* hffl'- fir"' arnriub arc duc in thc Offlcc of tho
Procedure "*
A faculty member who has evidence that cheating or plagiarism has occurred should
gather all pertinent information and approach the student or students involved. Students shall
be given the option of allowing the faculty member to adjudicate the cheating or plagiarism
allegation informally through student/teacher interaction or the right to a formal hearing
before the College Council hearing panel described in Policy A-2, Academic Appeals by
Students. At its discretion, the College Council may constitute a subcommittee of the Council
with student representation to conduct the formal hearing.
If an informal adjudication process is selected by the student(s), the faculty member
shall review all evidence of cheating or plagiarism and discuss it directly with the student(s)
involved After hearing the student(s)1 explanation or defense, the faculty member shall
notify the student of their determination of whether cheating and/or plagiarism has occurred
and the penalty as determined by the faculty member (e.g., zero for assignment, failure of
exam, re-submission of the paper, failure of the course, referral to the Dean of Student
Development for more serious University level discipline, etc.). The faculty member shall
make notes of the conversations and retain all pertinent documents for a period of at least
two years. A student who chooses this informal adjudication may appeal the faculty
determination under the Academic Appeals by Students, Policy A-2.
If a formal hearing is requested at the onset of the allegation, the faculty member shall
immediately advise the Department Chair, who in turn shall advise the Dean, that a hearing
before the College Council or its subcommittee will need to be convened . Student
representation on the College Council will be assured as outlined in Policy A-2 regarding
general academic appeals by students. The College Council or its subcommittee s role will be
solely to determine whether cheating or plagiarism has taken place and has been committed
b\ the accused student(s). The College Council or its subcommittee in a cheating/plagiarism
hearing shall follow formal hearing procedures to include written notice of the charges, an
opportunity to question (cross-examine) witnesses, opportunity to present their side of the
story, and the opportunity to have counsel present to give them advice. Should the student
have an attorney present, then University Counsel shall also attend the hearing All
testimony shall be recorded and copies of pertinent documents shall be retained by the
College Council and provided to the Dean's office for safekeeping. (The College Council may
establish informal hearing procedures for general grade appeals processed through Policy A-2,
Academic Appeals by Students. These formal procedures only apply to cheating/plagiarism
hearings.)
Upon a determination by the College Council or its subcommittee regarding whether
cheating/plagiarism has taken place, the faculty member shall determine a grade or other
appropriate action. The student may appeal the grade through the Academic Appeals by
Students Policy A-2, but any steps involving the College Council in that policy would not be
applicable to the limited circumstances of such an appeal.
Documents involved in a finding of cheating/plagiarism shall become-student records.
Penalties
Penalties for cheating/plagiarism may include, but are not limited to :
*
Reprimand, F on assignment, F in the course, probation, suspension, or expulsion.
A student who is found to have cheated/plagiarized and withdraws prior to the award of a
grade will continue to have the determination of the infraction within their student records.
Further cheating/plagiarism infractions would then lead to more serious penalties such as
suspension or expulsion from the University through a referral to the Dean of Student
Development. The student(s)' grade will be withheld by the instructor pending resolution
through the above procedures, even if the grade must be withheld after final grades are due in
the Office of the Registrar.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for
University Affairs.
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook Non-Academic-Employee Handbook,
Student Handbook and Activities Calendar, Index A-2 in Policy and Procedure
Manual.
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAVEL
Original Implementation: September, 1990
Last Revision: None
The Division of Continuing Education is authorized to offer a wide variety of continuing
education activities. Each activity provides an opportunity to enhance ones knowledge, skill
or experience in areas of leisure learning, professional development, personal enrichment or
avocational interests or creativity. Each Continuing Education activity provides
demonstrable educational content and, therefore, travel opportunities offered under the
auspices of the Division of Continuing Education should do likewise. One of the objectives
of Stephen F. Austin State University is to provide continuing education to the public; travel
activities are just one of the vehicles for accomplishing this objective.
1. All organizers of non academic credit travel activities offered through the Division of
Continuing Education must file an "Activity Approval Request" form with the Director
of Continuing Education. The organizer will list on the form the stated objectives of the
travel activity, showing demonstrable education intent.
2. The approval process consists of two stages.
—a. Tentative approval prior to contract arrangement agreement with a travel agency,
carrier or vendor.
—b. Final approval based upon the submission of a complete itinerary, copies of
promotional materials and contract detailing the financial arrangements.
3. Deadlines for approval. The success of any travel activity will be determined by the
degree of advance preparation and publicity expended. Sufficient lead times are
essential. Recommendation: Six months lead time for tentative approval and four
months lead time for final approval.
L The agreement with the travel agency, carrier or vendor shall contain a clause which
specifies that transportation, lodging, and food services are the responsibility of the
carrier and not the University. The following clause should be contained in any
brochure and publicity used to promote the activity.
Stephen F. Austin State University and its representatives shall assist the tour members in
making arrangements for hotels, transportation, sightseeing, restaurants, or any other
services in connection with the itinerary, and the University and its representatives shall
exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. The University and its
representatives shall not, however, assume any liability whatsoever, for any injury,
damages, loss, delay or accident to person or property due to any act or default of any
hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in
the tour. The tickets, coupons, rules, tariffs, or contracts currently in use by any carrier,
hotel, restaurant, or other contractor, rendering service, shall constitute the sole contract
between such contractor and the tour member. Further, (Tour Agent) and Stephen F.
Austin State University accept no responsibility for any damage or delay due to
sickness, pilferage, labor dispute, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government
restrictions, weather, or any cause beyond their personal control. The right is reserved
to cancel or change itineraries, or substitute services without notice and to decline to
accept or retain any tour member at any time. Additional expenses, if any, shall be
borne by the participants. The airlines concerned and their agents or affiliates, are not to
be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on
board the aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by said airline shall constitute, when
issued, the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and/or for
the passenger. Air fares are subject to change without notice. The services of any IATA
carrier may be used for these tours, and transportation within the USA may be provided
by any member carrier of the Air Traffic Conference of America. In view of the
statutory or contractual limitations which may apply to personal injury or losses or
damages to property, the purchase of accident and baggage insurance is strongly
recommended.
5. All participant deposits for reservations and payments for the travel activity will be
deposited with the Division of Continuing Education. The Division will pay the travel
agency, carriers, or vendor for costs of the activity.
6. Because all travel activities myst be "self sufficient," a minimum number of participants
must register in order to underwrite all costs of the activity. Promotional costs, tour
guides and instructors costs and expenses must be included in the budget of the activity
and priced to the participant.
7. The contract with the travel agency, carrier or vendor must detail all facets of
responsibilities and financial requirements. A statement must be included in the
contract, which states that "any free tickets for travel, accommodations or other expenses
provided by the travel agency, carrier or vendor will be directed to SFASU and not be
made as gifts to faculty members or their families." The University will assign such
benefits to the instructor and/or tour guide of each activity.
8. Travel activities will have at least one individual whose responsibility is to lead or
conduct the excursion. This person may be a tour guide, an instructor, speaker, educator
or lecturer. Additional enrichment providersmay be subsidized if sufficient participation
warrants.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, President,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
FORMS: Activity Approval Request (available in Division of Continuing Education)
FACULTY STIPENDS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AA1
Original Implementation: September, 1979
Last Revision: January, 1983
Continuing Education activities for which faculty members may receive stipends include
short courses, seminars, workshops and other special activities. For the purpose of stipends
the activities are classified as follows:
1. activities in which the Division of Continuing Education serves as the only sponsor and
plans the activity, and the faculty member serves only as an instructor or consultant; and
2. activities in which a department or school serves as co sponsor and the faculty member
or department is totally responsible for planning and developing, with the Division of
Continuing Education serving only as the administrative agency.
Stipends under 1. above may range up to an amount equal to 85% of activity income if no
expenses are incurred in providing the activity. Generally, stipends range from $15 to $50
per hour of instruction, depending upon the nature of the duties and amount of preparation
necessary.
Stipends under 2. above are similar to L; however, individual contracts are signed reflecting
arrangements made between faculty and department or school and the Division of
Continuing Education.
Faculty for Continuing Education activities are paid a stipend which is a function of
enrollment, direct costs to the activity, and the overhead percentage of the University. The
overriding goals are to compensate faculty at the highest possible level and strive for the
activity to operate at a break even point after all expenses are paid, including faculty
stipends.
Decisions on fees, costs, stipends, and level of enrollment are reached after discussions
between the Director of Continuing Education and the instructor (and department Chair, if
appropriate).
The activity must be planned so that registration fees will cover all direct instructional costs
including stipends, advertising materials, refreshments, etc., plus a continuing education fee
of 15%. If the actual enrollment is less than projected, the activity will either be canceled or
the Division of Continuing Education will cover any deficit. If the enrollment is higher than
projected, the profits are distributed according to the negotiated contract.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Director of Continuing Education
FORMS: None
Faculty Workload Index A"X^
Original Implementation: November 4, 1977 Page 1 Of 3
Last Revision: January, 1999 Current Date
The primary responsibility of Stephen F. Austin State University is the provision of
undergraduate education of the highest quality to those students judged <*PabV?T Sn in
therefrom. The University has significant responsibilities for master's level graduate education in
thfarts, sciences, humanities, andWected professional fields with unique responsibility for
master's and doctoral level graduate education in forestry and education. The catena for
admission to these programs are designed to provide the University with evidence that the student
is capable of meeting the institution's academic expectations.
The University expects its faculty to be effective classroom teachers and to be accessible to
students who need assistance with formal class work and/or guidance in the pursuit of
independent learning. l*
In support of, and as an integral part of the teaching mission, all faculty are expected to stay
current in their fields of study and arc encouraged to make original contribution thereto to
engage in research, scholarship or creative activity.
Effective educational programs are dependent upon continual review and assessment by faculty
students, and academic administrators. Thus, all faculty are expected to be^knowledgeable of the
curriculum in their own and other departments of the University and to participate formally when
called upon in the development and revision of curricula.
It is the judgment of Stephen F. Austin State University that the foregoing responsibilities and
expectations'can be met within the following workload guidelines.
Standards and Equivalencies
The standard teaching load at Stephen F. Austin State University is twelve semester credit hours of
instruction in organized undergraduate classes each long term semester. The minimum load for
each faculty member paid full-time from the appropriations item Faculty Salaries, excluding
teaching assistants who are pursuing degrees, is nine semester credit hours of instruction in
organized undergraduate classes each long term semester, with adjustments only as follows.
1 One semester credit hour of organized graduate instruction is equal to one and one-half
semester credit hours of organized undergraduate instruction.
2 One semester credit hour of teaching a large class (above 100) is equal to one and one-half
semester credit hours of organized undergraduate instruction.
3 Where classes commonly meet more hours per week than the semester credit hours
granted (e.g., physical education, laboratory classes, and clinical classes) classroom hours
shall aggregate to a minimum of 18 for a full-time load.
4 Teaching credit for the direction of honors contracts, Master's theses and doctoral
dissertations shall be granted only during a fall or a spring semester and on the basis ot
three semester hours of organized undergraduate instruction for the accumulation by a
given faculty member of either twelve students having enrolled in honors contracts, or
five thesis research (589) and thesis writing (590/591) courses or for three students having
enrolled in Dissertation Writing (699) courses in all cases being assigned to the faculty
member in question provided that (1) the equivalency may be granted within available
funding and without adverse effect on academic departmental teaching responsibilities,
and (2) a given student enrolled in either 590/591 or 699 may be counted no more than
twice - once each in two different enrollment periods - for credit toward the faculty
member's cumulative total.
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within available funding and without adverse effect on academic departmental teaching
responsibilities, and (2) a given student enrolled either in 590 or 699 may be counted no
more than twice - once each in two different enrollment periods — for credit toward the
faculty member's cumulative total.
5. Studio art and studio music instruction shall aggregate to a minimum of 18 hours per week
for a full-time load.
6. Practice or student teaching supervision, clinical supervision, and intern supervision shall
aggregate to a minimum of 24 contact hours per week for a foil-time load.
Where a faculty member teaches in more than one of the adjustment categories noted above, the
teaching load shall be proportioned among the categories, but the faculty member's teaching load
must be equal to at least nine semester credit hours of instruction in organized undergraduate
classes. Where foil-time faculty are paid partially from a source of funds other than "Faculty
Salaries," the minimum teaching workload shall be directly proportioned to the percentage of salary
paid from the appropriations item "Faculty Salaries."
All adjustments shall be approved by the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University,
and reported to the Coordinating Board, the Governor's Budget and Planning Office, and the
Legislative Budget Board within 45 days after the close of registration for each long term semester.
Exceptions to the foregoing limitations may be made as follows:
1. A reduced teaching load may be granted for a faculty member who is chairman of a
department or head of a comparable administrative unit.
2. A reduced teaching load may be granted for extraordinary formal academic advising or
significant administrative responsibilities (temporary) relating to the institution as a whole,
e.g., Chair of the Faculty Senate. The total of such reductions shall not exceed one three-hour
undergraduate organized course or its equivalent for every 3,000 credit hours
generated by the institution during the previous fiscal year.
3. No exception shall be made for coaching activities of teachers who are also athletic
coaches.
The aforementioned exceptions may be granted only upon approval of the Board of Regents of
Stephen F. Austin State University. Copies of the approval shall be filed with the Coordinating
Board, the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Governor's Budget and Planning Office, and the
Legislative Budget Board within 45 days after the close of registration for each long term semester.
Administrative Responsibilities for Monitoring and Reporting Faculty Workloads
Department Chairaftafl/Program Director:
1. It is the responsibility of the department chairman or program director to assign faculty
workloads in accord with current applicable policy. Except as specifically authorized, a
faculty member's teaching assignment will be equivalent to the standard teaching load of
twelve or more semester credit hours in organized undergraduate classes.
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2. It is the responsibility of the department chainaaa or program director to prepare an official
report of the workload assignment of each faculty member teaching in the department each
semester according to an established calendar. The chairmaa/program director and each
faculty member will by signature on the workload report certify that each workload
assignment is in accord with applicable policy.
3. It is the responsibility of the department chairman or program director to recommend
exceptions to the standard workload requirement and to provide such documentation as
necessary to justify that recommendation. Recommendations for exceptions must be made
judiciously.
Dean:
1. It is the responsibility of the dean of the college school to monitor the work of department
chairsmen/program directors to assure that the University's workload policy is being
strictly implemented and accurately reported. By signature on the workload report for each
faculty member, the dean certifies that his/her responsibilities have been executed.
2. It is the responsibility of the dean of the college school to review all recommendations
from department chairsmen/progczm directors for exceptions to the standard workload and
to recommend to the Vice President for Academic Affairs their approval/disapproval.
Endorsements of exceptions must be made judiciously.
Vice President for Academic Affairs:
1. It is the responsibility of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to monitor the procedures
for reporting and certifying faculty workloads.
2. It is the responsibility of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to forward one copy of
the faculty workload reports to the appropriate office for entry into the University's data
base and to have the original faculty workload reports filed for possible future review.
3. It is the responsibility of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to see that the Faculty
Workload Report, Printout Number CMB 00W, is prepared for review and action by the
Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University.
President:
It is the responsibility of the President of the University to submit to the Board of Regents the
Faculty Workload Report, Printout Number CMB 00W, for their review and action.
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Source of Authority: Texas Education Code, sec. 51.401 et seq.: Board of Regents;
President; Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION A-22
FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Original Implementation: September, 1979
Last Revision: January, 1984
Income and expenditure distribution for Continuing Education activities shall be as follows:
Division of Continuing Education 15% of gross
—(Administrative Costs) income
Instructor Stipends— Contract
Course Materials Actual Expense
Advertising Actual Expense
Other Costs Actual Expense
When circumstances necessitate withdrawal from Continuing Education courses, a full
refund will be made if withdrawal occurs prior to the first class meeting. No refund is made
after class begins.
Where courses include meals, the cost of food service will be deducted from the refund
unless notice to withdraw is given to Continuing Education 24 hours before the course
K
Appeals for special treatment of unusual circumstances may be made to the Director of
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Continuing Education.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Director of Continuing Education
FORMS: None
LABORATORY FEES A-24
Original Implementation: June 29, 1981
Last Revision: April 15, 1997
Laboratory fees shall may be assessed in an amount sufficient to cover in general the
cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by a student courses where costs of
equipment or supplies are beyond the ordinary amount for expendable supplies and
can be equivalent to projected individual student. In such cases, laboratory fees
equivalent to projected individual costs may be imposed. A department or a school
may choose to average the costs over its total laboratory program and set an
appropriate uniform fee. The basic fee is $10. For those classes where it qin clearly
be demonstrated that the value of expendable supplies is well beyond $10$, a
reasonable laboratory fee, not to exceed $30 may be charged.
Laboratory fees will be recommended by the department Chair and approved by the
Dean of the College and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and published in the
appropriate bulletin of the University. Fees will be reviewed annually in conjunction
with the April meeting of the Board ofRegentswiih the calendar for submitting
curriculum changes.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Board of Regents, President, Vice President for
Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: Faculty Handbook
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
FORMS: None
NON CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION
Original Implementation: March 9,1978
Last Revision: September 1, 1993
The university's responsibility to provide life long learning opportunities to the region is
supported through its academic colleges. The Division of Continuing Education in the
School of Applied Arts and Sciences is designated as the administrative agency for all
University sponsored non credit continuing education activities. (Exceptions to this policy
include band camps, cheerleader workshops, and other programs specifically designed for
high school students.) Also excluded are academic programs approved by College Deans
such as colloquia, symposia, concerts, recitals, art exhibitions, performances, etc.)
1. The Division of Continuing Education is responsible for:
—a:—assisting any department in planning and implementing a continuing education
activity;
—&—the collection and disbursement of all funds involved in such activities and the
maintenance of proper financial records in line with fiscal regulations of the
University (Smith Hughes funds and other outside agency funded institutes are
-—exempted from this policy); and
—e^—the maintenance of a system of permanent student records and the preparation of
requested transcripts;
—Activities for which Continuing Education Units are to be awarded must meet the
guidelines established by the University in accordance with the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
2. The following procedures shall be followed in the planning and implementation of a
continuing education activity: an activity under the Division of Continuing Education:
—a. The person in charge of an activity if faculty/staff must complete an "Activity
Approval Request" for approval and submit it to the department Chair, college dean, and
who will forward it to the Division of Continuing Education.
—b. The person in charge of an activity, non faculty/staff, must submit an "Activity
Request" for approval to the Division of Continuing Education. Appropriate department
chairs and/or deans will be notified of "Activity Requests" when the content is directly
related to the approved course inventory.
—c. The request will receive immediate consideration and approval if it meets the criteria
of the University and the Coordinating Board. The person who submits the request
will be contacted if changes are proposed.
—d-.—As soon as the request is approved, the person in charge of the activity should plan
with Continuing Education in terms of the services which are needed. Services include:
Program design and printing
Mailing and advertising
Securing facilities
Conducting pre registration
Collection of fees
Conducting registration
Securing equipment and materials
Providing official registration and attendance forms
3. The following procedures shall be followed in the planning and implementation of a
continuing education activity approved under the direction of the College Dean:
—a. The person in charge of an activity must submit an "Activity Request" to the
department chair who will forward it to the College Dean for final approval for
implementation.
—b. The request will receive immediate consideration and approval if it meets the criteria
of the University and the Coordinating Board. The person who submits the request will
be contacted if changes are proposed.
—c. All academic programs must be within the budget approved by the college dean. The
college dean will assure university fiscal guidelines are followed. Budget information
will be provided to the person in charge of the activity upon request.
4. The following shall apply to the financial planning for an activity under the direction of
the Division of Continuing Education:
—&—Fees: Registration or enrollment fees should be set at a level to cover the cost of the
activity plus approximately fifteen percent (15%). A tentative fee may be obtained by
dividing the estimated costs by the estimated number of participants.
—b. Stipends for Faculty: The rate of pay for faculty members is to be contracted with
each short course and workshop.
—c. Materials: Requisitions should be submitted to Continuing Education to purchase
necessary supplies at the University Bookstore. If supplies must be ordered from other
sources, the requisition should be processed through Continuing Education immediately
after the
activity is approved. If materials already on hand in the department are used, an IDT
will be processed to reimburse the department for the expense.
—d. Surplus or Deficit: Once an activity has been approved, it will not be canceled if
there are sufficient participants to make it worthwhile, even if it loses money.
Continuing Education will cover the deficit. Any profits will go into a revolving account
to cover deficit activities unless other disposition of funds is approved by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
—e. Financial Records: As soon as all expenses are paid, Continuing Education will
prepare a financial statement of the activity. Copies will be sent to the person in charge
of the activity.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
FORMS: Activity Approval Request (available in the Division of Continuing Education
office)
Stephen F. Austin State University
Division of Continuing Education
Activity Approval Request
I. Title of Activity:.
II. Time, Dates and Location
Hours of Instruction
III. Description of Activityi
IV. Target Population:
V. Objectives of
CEU's
VI. Content Outline:
VII. Plan(s) of Evaluation:.
VIII. Required facilities and equipment
IX
X,
XI.
(2)
Faculty: (If non-university is to be used, attach vita or
list of qualifications)
Name_
Name_
Name
_ss#_
SS#
_Stipend_
Stipend^
Name
.ss#_
ss#
Stipend
Stipend
Proposed Fees:^
Proposed Expenditures:
A. Faculty
Person Submitting^
Head of Department^
Date
Dean of School
Date
Approved^
Disapproved
Director of Continuing Education^
Date
NON-CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION Index A-32
(ReplacesA-11.1, A-17,A-22,& A-32) Page 1 of 6
Original Implementation: March 9,1978
Last Revision: Neae Current Date
Stephen F. Austin State University's mission statement includes a service mission to
focus on vital community outreach programs. To assist the University in this mission,
the Division of Continuing Education in the College of Applied Arts and Sciences serves
to meet the educational needs, outside the framework of traditional academic credit
programs, of individuals and groups. These needs are met by offering non-academic credit
short courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, institutes, and camps for personal and
professional enrichment and professional accrediting agencies; University educational
travel activities whether for credit or non-credit purposes (see Policy A-36, Out-Of-State
Travel/Study); and other special activities. %,,
I. Role and Scope
The Division of Continuing Education is designated as the administrative unit of the
University for all sponsored non-academic credit continuing education activities
(exceptions are not-for-profit colloquia, symposia, art exhibitions and for free and for
charge concerts, recitals, and performances). All non-credit outreach emanating from the
University must comply with the Texas Education Code, chapter 54.545, entitled, Fees
for Continuing Education Courses, which states that: "The board shall set the fee (for
continuing education) in an amount sufficient to permit the institution to recover the costs
to the institution of proving the course". Administrative units which have been awarded
legislative appropriations for outreach and can assure compliance with the Texas
Education Code, may establish their own designated continuing education organization
with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Centralized continuing
education administration at the University is a necessity to ensure that all such efforts are
financially self-sufficient, and that there is uniform compliance with University, state and
federal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
A. Goals:
The overriding goals of the Division of Continuing Education are:
1. to provide life-long learning and training opportunities to the residents of
the region
2. to make Continuing Education and outreach at SFA self-supporting and to
enhance and enlarge the Continuing Education programming of the
University
3. to compensate instructors or coordinators at the highest possible level to
make it economically worthwhile to be involved in Continuing Education
B. Options:
1. An activity for which SFA/CE does not collect registration fees, but
participants do pay a registration fee to the sponsor. In such cases a
university facility use fee will be charged. This fee is assessed as a cost
per person per day. Additional line-item charges may be levied.
2. An activity for which there is a registration fee collected by the Division of
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Continuing Education. In such cases a percentage of gross revenues will be
assessed.
3. An activity for which there is no fee but the coordinator or programmer desires
CEUs (continuing education units). The Division of Continuing
Education will be a co-sponsor and not have any administrative duties
except to certify that the activity is eligible for CEUs under University,
state, and Southern Association for College and Schools (SACS) guidelines.
A CEU certificate will be provided.
Each of the above will be determined by the Director of Continuing Education in
conjunction with the Dean of Applied Arts & Sciences. Annual fee schedules will be filed
with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
II. Responsibility
The Division of Continuing Education is responsible for:
A. assisting any department or individual in planning and implementing a
continuing education activity. (Exceptions to this policy must be
granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.)
B. collecting and disbursing all funds involved in such activities and maintaining
proper financial records in line with fiscal regulations of the University
C. maintaining a system of student records and preparing transcripts where
applicable for professional compliance and/or certificates for CEUs
D. meeting the guidelines established by the University, Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, ard the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools in the awarding of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
III. Procedures
These procedures are to be implemented in the planning of an activity through the
Division of Continuing Education:
A. Should the person in charge of an activity be a University faculty member,
he/she must submit an "Activity Request Form" for approval by the respective
department chair, college dean (if activity directly is related to academic discipline
of employment), and the Division of Continuing Education. If the activity is
outside one's academic discipline, a vita must be submitted stating qualifications
to direct the proposed activity.
B. Should the person in charge of an activity be a University employee, but not
an academic faculty member, he/she must submit an "Activity Request Form"
along with a resume or vita stating qualifications to direct the proposed activity
for approval by the respective department chair, manager, or administrator, and
the Division of Continuing Education.
C. Should the person in charge of an activity not be a University employee,
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he/she must submit an "Activity Request Form" along with a resume or vita
stating qualifications to direct the proposed activity for approval by the Division
of Continuing Education.
D. Should the activity be a camp, a list of organizers must be provided along with
their qualifications to direct such an event. An "Activity Request Form" must be
submitted for approval by the Division of Continuing Education.
The activity request shall receive timely consideration and approval if it meets the criteria
for outreach/continuing education as established by University, state, and/or SACS. The
applicant will be contacted if changes are proposed or necessary. Issues of pricing,
timing, market, instructor credentials, space availability, and academic compatibility are
issues to be reviewed.
When the activity request is approved, the person in charge of the activity should plan
with the Division of Continuing Education as to the services needed. Services include,
but are not limited to:
Designing and printing of the brochure/program
Mailing and advertising
Securing facilities
Conducting pre-registration
Collecting fees
Conducting on-site registration
Securing equipment, materials, and supplies
Providing official registration and attendance forms
Granting of CEUs
Acting as fiscal agent of event/activity, including
Purchasing
Payments
Receipts
Accounting
Stipends
Payroll issues and compliance
E. Travel
1. All organizers of non-academic travel activities offered through the Division of
Continuing Education must file an "Activity Request Form" with the Director of
Continuing Education. The organizer will list on the form the stated objectives of the
travel activity, showing goals that are compatible with the University and the
Division of Continuing Education.
2. The agreement with the travel agency, carrier or vendor shall contain a clause which
specifies that transportation, lodging, and food services are the responsibility of the
carrier and not the University. Model statements may be obtained from the Director
of Continuing Education and must be attached to the "Activity Request Form."
3. All other considerations of an activity with travel as its principal focus are found in
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Policy A-36, Out-Of-State Travel/Study.
IV. Fiscal Considerations
The following items shall apply to the fiscal planning for all activities under the
Division of Continuing Education, which must be self-supporting:
A. Fees: Registration or enrollment fees should be set at a level to cover the cost of the
activity and include reasonable fees for operating overhead of the Division.
B. Material and supplies: Requisitions to purchase necessary materials and supplies
must be submitted to the Division of Continuing Education for processing. All
purchasing requisitions shall comply with state and federal laws, rules, and
regulations regarding competitive procurement. If materials are already are on
hand, an IDT will be processed to reimburse the department for the expense.
C. Promotion: As soon as the activity is approved, requisitions for printing, activity
advertising, and public relations should be submitted to the Division of Continuing
Education for processing according to University and state regulations regarding
competitive procurement. The Division of Continuing Education will contact
Purchasing and the Office of Public Affairs on behalf of the activity. Any activity
with a general audience appeal will be assessed a pro-rata fee for newspaper
advertising.
D. Budget: A budget will be prepared to be used as a basis for setting the registration
fee. Every event is intended to provide sufficient revenue to cover all direct costs,
including stipends, benefits, and overhead. Should insufficient enrollment occur,
the event will be canceled. Under some circumstances an event may be conducted
with insufficient enrollment if the instructor agrees to a reduced stipend (the intent
is to recoup other expended funds on creating the event\
E. Stipends: The basis and rate of pay will be negotiated with the coordinator or
instructor of an activity and will be confirmed in a letter of agreement. Depending
on the nature of the activity, a percentage of revenue or an hourly instructor fee
with some preparation time included will be negotiated. Payments may be made
to instructors, coordinators, sponsoring departments, or other entities—all to be
established in advance in the "Activity Request Form".
The Division of Continuing Education will follow University, state and federal
regulations regarding payment of stipends/compensation to those involved with
the activity. Determination will be made as to status—independent contractor,
employee of the University, etc.—and processed accordingly. All full-time
University employees are subject to payroll taxes, insurance/retirement
deductions if appropriate. Part-time employees are subject to payroll taxes and
other appropriate deductions, i.e., state retirement contributions, if employed by
other state agencies or public school systems.
F. Financial Records: As soon as all revenues are collected and all expenses paid, the
Division of Continuing Education shall prepare a financial statement for the
activity. A copy will be furnished to the person in charge. Confirmation of
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Page 5 of 6
surplus/deficit (net income before stipends) will be noted by the instructor or
coordinator. All fiscal policies of the University will be followed in
revenue/expense processing. Request for stipend payments will be made in
accordance with University procedures.
G. Facilities: Dedicated space for the Division of Continuing Education consists of
offices located at 541 E. College and Room 421, Liberal Arts North. All other
facilities must be arranged with respective building managers. Should additional
clean-up, repairs, etc. be required, these should be included in the budget of the
continuing education activity.
The Division of Continuing Education is authorized to contract for non-
University facilities.
H. Refunds: The following refund policy shall be published at least once each fiscal
year and distributed to the participants upon request.
1. Registrants who withdraw prior to beginning of the activity will receive a
refund minus a processing fee ($100 or less, a 10% fee; over $100, a 5%
fee)
2. No refund will be granted after the activity begins.
3. Should the activity be canceled by the Division of Continuing Education, a full
refund will be given.
4. Substitutes for registrants may attend provided that notification is received by
the Division prior to the start of the activity.
5. When activities include meals, the cost of food service will also be deducted
from the refund if notice is not received 48 hours in advance of the
beginning of an event.
6. Under special circumstances non-refundable deposits may be required.
7. With less than projected enrollment, the activity may be postponed,
rescheduled or canceled.
I. Audio-visual Equipment: All audio-visual equipment must be requested from the
Division of Continuing Education. If such is available, a fee schedule will be used
to determine actual cost of usage. Wear and tear, bulbs, etc. must be replaced.
These charges are in addition to the Continuing Education overhead
percentage.
V. Income and Expenditure Distribution
A. All Continuing Education activities distribute revenue as follows:
1. Division of Continuing Education overhead is set by the activity
2. Instructor/coordinator stipend is set by a letter of agreement
3. Materials/supplies are itemized at actual expense
4. Advertising/promotion is set at $10 plus actual expense
5. Production is itemized at actual expense
6. Other costs are itemized according to a schedule of actual expense
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B. Facility Use Fees:
A facility use fee may be charged in lieu of overhead expenses to cover the use of
state facilities, equipment, or staff.
C. Deposits:
The Division of Continuing Education may require a security/guarantee deposit of
10% of expected activity expenses or $500, which ever is greater. The security
deposit is required for, but not limited to, activities where expected expenses
exceed $5,000, and shall be paid six months, or as soon as practical, prior to the
activity date. The security deposit, njinus any incurred activity expenses, is
refundable up to three months prior to the activity. Cancellation within three
months of the activity date forfeits refund of the deposit. Upon completion of
the activity, the deposit will be applied toward financial obligations. The Director
may modify or waive the security deposit for individual activities. University
sponsored activities are exempt from security/guarantee deposit.
D. Pre-Payments and Advances:
1. Some activities may require pre-payment of enrollment/registration fees to
confirm registration. Registration is complete upon receipt of payment.
2. In the event an instructor or coordinator is given an advance on expected
income from an activity, and it is determined, upon completion of the activity and
the final expense report, that the instructor or coordinator was over-compensated,
the full amount of the overpayment must be returned to the
Division of Continuing Education within 15 days.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas Education Code
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: Activity Request and Approval Form (Available in the Division of Continuing
Education Office)
Off-Campus Courses
Original Implementation: September 8,1978
Last Revision: None
The University recognizes extension and field services as an important responsibility
to the citizens of Texas. As part of this responsibility, the University offers off-campus
courses designed to meet educational needs of its clientele.
The following policies and procedures are designed to guide and expedite the off-campus
credit programs of the University.
1. General policies for off-campus courses:
a. All off-campus courses must be approved by the Coordinating Board and
meet its guidelines for the conduct of such courses.
b The School of Applied Arts and Colonooo College of Education is
responsible for securing approval of courses, administering off-campus
facilities, scheduling of courses and registration.
c A department offering an off-campus course is responsible for the
instructional aspects of the course including staff, content, materials and
evaluation.
d A department offering a program in which a substantial portion of
degree requirements may be completed off-campus is responsible
for student advising and preparation of degree plans.
e. The following tw

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Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 20,1999
Volume 161
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
99-45 Approval of January 19,1999 Minutes 1
99-46 Election of Board Officers 1
99-47 Election of President 1
99-48 Election of General Counsel 1
99-49 Election of Director of Audit Services 1
99-50 Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-1999 1
99-51 Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1999-2000. 2
99-52 Change of Status 4
99-53 Promotions 4
99-54 Tenure 5
99-55 Regents Professorships for 1999-2000 5
99-56 Faculty Development Leaves 5
99-57 Retirements 6
99-58 Voluntary Modification of Employment 6
99-59 Leave of Absence 6
99-60 Faculty Workload Report 6
99-61 Laboratory Fees 6
99-62 Course Fees 6
99-63 Speech and Hearing Clinic Fees 7
99-64 Computer Use Fee 7
99-65 Approval to Offer Major in Poultry Science 7
99-66 Curriculum Changes 7
99-67 1999-2000 Off Campus Classes 7
99-68 Food Service Contract with ARAMARK 7
99-69 Room and Board Rates 7
99-70 Health Insurance Fee for International Students 7
99-71 Purchase of Microcomputer Workstations in McGee Computer Lab 8
99-72 Summer Budget .8
99-73 Revenue Budget Change 8
99-74 Increased Spending Authority for Renovation of the Tucker House 8
99-75 University Center Domestic Hot Water and Steam Generating Systems 8
99-76 Garner Hall Fire Sprinker System 8
99-77 Baker Street Property Purchase 8
99-78 Mound Street Church of Christ Property Purchases 8
99-79 ARGO Property Purchase 9
99-80 Private Support Agreement with SFASU Foundation, Inc 9
99-81 Policy Revisions 9
Reports 9
A Chair, Faculty Senate
B. President, Student Government Association
C. Vice President - Alumni Affairs
D. Vice President for University Advancement
E. President
Appendix No. 1 - Laboratory Fees 10
Appendix No. 2 - Course Fees 11
Appendix No. 3 - Proposal for Poultry Science Major 15
Appendix No. 4 - Curriculum Changes 21
Appendix No. 5 - Off-Campus Courses 27
Appendix No. 6 - Room and Board Rates 30
Appendix No. 7 - Budget Changes 31
Appendix No. 8 - Private Support Agreement with SFASU Foundation, Inc 32
Appendix No. 9 - Policy Revisions 36
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 20,1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chair Murray Shaw. Board members
present in Room 307: Ron Adkison, R. A. Brookshire, Penny Butler, Mike Enoch, Pattye
Greer, Lynn Montes, Jimmy Murphy, and Susan Roberds. Absent: None
Others present in Board Room 307: Dan Angel, Janelle Ashley, Jerry Holbert, Baker
Pattillo, Roland Smith, Yvette Clark, and others.
99-45
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the minutes of January 19,1999 be approved as presented.
99-46
Upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee, and upon motion of Regent Butler,
seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board '
officers for 1999-2000 be as follows: Chair Jimmy Murphy, Vice Chair R. A. Brookshire,
and Secretary Pattye Greer. The Board expressed their indebtedness to Mr. Shaw for his '
past leadership.
99-47
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the President's contract be continued for the next year- salary subject to '
preparation of the FY 2000 budget.
99-48
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the General Counsel's appointment be continued, with the FY2000 salary
subject to the preparation and adoption of the budget.
99-49
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Director of Audit Services's appointment be continued, with the
FY2000 salary subject to the preparation and adoption of the budget.
99-50
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following appointments for 1998-99 be approved.
1. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Richard Henderson, Associate Professor, Ed.D. (Oklahoma State University), at a salary of
$59,994 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Michael H. Hopson, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of North Texas), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Sandra L. Lowery, Associate Professor, Ed.D. (Baylor University), at a salary of $48,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
Dr. Garth Petrie, Professor, Ed.D. (Indiana University), at a salary of $63,000 for 100% time for
nine months, effective January 1,1999.
2. University Affairs
Mr. Charles Lopez, Student Employment Coordinator, at a salary of $19,982 for twelve
months, effective January 18,1999.
3. Elementary Education
Ms. Marian E. Henderson, Assistant Professor, MSE (University of Arkansas at Little
Rock), at a salary of $38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective January 1,1999.
99-51
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following appointments for 1999-2000 be approved.
1. Biology
Dr. Dennis A. Gravatt, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for twelve months, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr. Michael B Keck, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for twelve months, effective September 1, 1999.
2. Mathematics and Statistics
Mr. Wyatt D. Sharp, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Texas Tech University), at a salary of $37,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999 contingent upon completion of doctorate
by August 31,1999.
Mr. Galen E. Turner, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Louisiana State University), at a salary of $37,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999 contingent upon completion of
doctorate by August 31,1999.
3. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Raymond A. Horn, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
4. Elementary Education
Dr. Rocio Moss, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Claremont Graduate School/San Diego State
University), at a salary of $41,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
5. Economics and Finance
Dr. Michael D. Stroup, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Florida State University), at a salary of $48,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr. Sarah Rummery, Ph.D. (The Australian National University), at a salary of $48,000 for 100%
time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. T. Parker Ballinger, Assistant Professor, M. A. (University of Houston), at a salary of $45,500
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999, contingent upon completion of
doctorate by December, 1999.
6. General Business
Dr. Pamela S. Evers, Assistant Professor, J.D. (Southern Methodist University), at a salary of
$40,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
7. — Human Sciences
Dr. Sheryl Ann Wittenbach, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Kansas State University), at a salary of
$36,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
8. Kinesiology
Dr. Patricia R. Sherblom, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), at a salary of
$38,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. Jamey R. Plunk, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), at a salary of $36,000
for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
9. Political Science and Geography
Dr. Kenneth E. Collier, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), at a salary of
$35,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
10. Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Dr. Sandra L. Harris, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas), at a salary of $38,000 for
100% time for nine months, effective September 1, 1999.
11. Management/Marketing/International Business
Dr. Neil C. Herndon, Chair and Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), at a salary of
$77,0000 for 100% time for eleven months, effective September 1,1999.
12. Education for Field-Based Off-Campus Courses
Bob Browning Coordinator $ 1,040.00
Bob Browning Humble 1,040.00
Betty Alford Longview 685.60
Charlene Crocker Humble 1,040.00
Michael Hopson Humble 1,040.00
Sandra Lowery Fairfield 1,040.00
Robert Marshall Longview 935.60
Bennat Mullen Humble 1,040.00
Carol Shaw Jasper 946.00
99-52
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following change of status be approved.
Forestry
Dr. R. Montague Whiting from Professor of Forestry at a salary of $50,905 for 100% time
for nine months to the Henry M. Rockwell Chair in Forestry position at a salary of $90,000
for 100% time for twelve months, effective February 15,1999.
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99-53
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following individuals be granted promotion to the academic rank indicated, effective
fall semester, 1999.
To Assistant Professor:
Ms. Wendy Duggleby* Nursing
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1,1999.
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Elton Scifres Management/Marketing/Int'l. Business
Dr. Hans Williams Forestry
Dr. Brian Oswald Forestry
Dr. Tracy Crouch English
Dr. Lauren Scharff Psychology
Dr. Kandy Stahl Psychology
Dr. Jill Dumesnil Mathematics/Statistics
To Professor:
Dr. Marsha Bayless General Business
Dr. Clifton Jones Economics/Finance
Dr. Suzy Weems Human Sciences
Mr. Allen Oster Theatre
Dr. Michael Stapleton English
Dr. Ernest Ledger Geology
To Librarian II & III:
Mr. Wade Carter Librarian HI
Mr. Philip Reynolds Librarian II
Ms. Tina Oswald Librarian II
To Professor Emeritus:
Dr. Milton Payne Elementary Education
Dr. John Thornton Elementary Education
Dr. W. K. Waters Theatre
Dr. William Young Music
Dr. Francis Abemethy English
Dr. Roy Cain English
Dr. Olin Newton Modern Languages
Dr. Doyle Alexander Mathematics/Statistics
Dr. John Decker Physics
99-54
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1,1999.
Dr. Florence Elliott-Howard General Business
Dr. Elton Scifres Management/Marketing/Int'l. Business
Dr. Robert Choate Human Services
Dr. Jane Holland Human Services
Dr. Hans Williams Forestry
Dr. Brian Oswald Forestry
Dr. Tracy Crouch English
Dr. Moses Panford Modern Languages
Dr. Thomas Segady Sociology
Dr. Jill Dumesnil Mathematics/Statistics
Dr. James VanKley Biology
99-55
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Regents Professors for the academic year 1999-2000 be Dr. Scott Bills
and Dr. Jim Corbin.
99-56
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the faculty members listed below be awarded Faculty Development Leaves for the
semester(s) indicated.
Fall 1999: Spring, 2000:
Dr. Reynolds Griffith Economics and Finance Dr. Gary G. Ford Psychology
Dr. Mark P. Ludorf Psychology Dr. J. B. Watson, Jr. Sociology
Dr. Mary McCleary Ait
Dr. Archie McDonald History
Dr. Pamela Roberson Mathematics and Statistics
99-57
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following retirements be accepted.
1. Chemistry
Dr. B. F. Walker, Professor, effective May 31,1999.
2. Human Services
Dr. Francis R. Freeman, Professor, effective May 31,1999.
99-58
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following request for retirement and subsequent modification of employment be
approved:
Dr. Stephen N. Smith, Political Science and Geography, effective January 1999.
99-59
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Butler with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that approval be given to Ms. Cheryl Athey's request for an unpaid leave of absence
through May 31,1999.
99-60
Upon motion of Regent Butler, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1999 be approved as
submitted at the meeting.
99-61
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Schedule of Laboratory Fees listed in Appendix No. 1 be approved,
effective beginning with registrations for Fall, 1999.
99-62
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Schedule of Course Fees in excess of $6.00 listed in Appendix No. 2 be approved,
effective beginning with registrations for Fall, 1999.
99-63
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Stanley Speech and Hearing Clinic fees as presented below be approved.
One semester of Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Evaluation (1 1/2-2 hours)
Extensive Speech and Language Evaluation (4-6 hrs.)
Speech and Language Screening
Audiological Evaluation
Tympanograms
Hearing Screening
Central Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluation
Laryngoscopic Examination
Otoscopic Examination
99-64
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the computer use fee be increased by $3 per semester credit hour to meet
anticipated service needs and to provide the planned allocation to the network infrastructure
plan.
99-65
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the proposal to offer a major in poultry science as shown in Appendix No. 3, be
approved.
99-66
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix No. 4, be
approved.
99-67
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the list off-campus courses as they appear in Appendix No. 5, be approved.
99-68
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the food service contract with ARAMARK be renewed, at an increase of
2.6%.
99-69
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that Room and Board rates be increased by 3% as shown in Appendix No. 6,
effective Fall 1999.
99-70
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the University be authorized to charge a fee to international students who
cannot provide proof of proper insurance coverage to cover the cost of a health insurance
policy offered through SFA's University Health Service.
99-71
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Montes, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approval be granted for the purchase of the microcomputer workstations
requested by the Department of Computer Science and that the President be authorized to
approve the expenditure.
99-72
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Roberds, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that faculty salaries included in the Annual Budget be increased by $474,661
to provide funding for the 1999 Summer Budget.
99-73
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approval of a $275,000 change in FY 1999 budgeted housing revenues to
accommodate the occupancy increase.
99-74
Upon motion of Regent Greer, seconded by Regent Adkison, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that approve additional funding for the renovation of the Tucker House garage
not to exceed a total cost of $115,000. Source of $30,000 increase is Center for Applied
Forestry Research.
99-75
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye, it
vas ordered that the domestic hot water and steam generating systems in the University
Center be replaced at a cost not to exceed $150,000, and that the President be authorized to
sign the necessary contracts and purchase orders for the project.
99-76
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Murphy, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that J. E. Kingham Construction Company be selected as the construction
manager for the residence halls fire protection project and that J. E. Kingham be authorized
to solicit bids and provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the fire protection work and
that the Guaranteed Maximum Price be approved by the Executive Committee of the Board
of Regents.
99-77
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Enoch, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the University be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the property
at 1616 Baker Street, including the procedures of eminent domain, if necessary.
99-78
Upon motion of Regent Enoch, seconded by Regent Roberds with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the University be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the Mound
Street Church of Christ property, pending Coordinating Board approval, and to amend the
1998-99 Annual Budget in the amount necessary to effect the purchase, conduct the
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required environmental studies, and perform minor renovations necessary through August
31,1999. The source of funds is current auxiliary enterprise fund revenues and/or
unexpended auxiliary enterprise fund balance.
99-79
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Greer, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the University be authorized to get appraisals, environmental studies, and
seek Coordinating Board approval to purchase the ARGO property, and to make
appropriate offers to purchase the property subject to all legal requirements. The University
is authorized to amend the 1998-99 budget in the amount necessary to complete the
transaction.
99-80
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Brookshire, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the Private Support Organization Agreement between the SFASU
Foundation, Inc., and the University as shown in Appendix No. 7, be referred to the
Executive Committee for review, to be returned to the agenda at the July meeting.
99-81
Upon motion of Regent Adkison, seconded by Regent Shaw, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the Board of Regents adopt the policy revisions as listed in Appendix No.
8. (Policies C-41, C-41A, D-25.5 and D-39, were tabled.)
Reports
A. Faculty Senate President Mark Simmons
B. Student Government President Sean Bradley
C. Vice President for Alumni Affairs Miles McCall
D. Vice President for University Advancement Jerry Holbert
E. SFA President Dan Angel
Meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Modifications to Schedule of Lab Fees
Appendix No. 1
College of Applied Arts & Sciences
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Modifications to Schedule of Course Fees
Appendix No. 2
College of Applied Arts and Sciences
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College of Fine Arts
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**
Fees for sections 002,004 and 055 will be reduced by $35/credit hour as they normally
do not use accompanists.
Fees will be reduced by $15.00 if student does not use an instrament provided by the
University.
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Appendix No. 3
NONSUBSTANTIVE DEGREE PROGRAM REQUESTS
I. Reason For Request
A. Rationale
Stephen F. Austin State University is located in the major poultry producing
area of Texas. Approximately 350 million broilers are produced annually in
the East Texas area. SFASU and TAMU are the only universities in Texas
with active Poultry Science programs. TAMU is the only university that
currently offers Poultry Science as a major. At SFA, animal science majors
may emphasize poultry, but cannot seek a major in Poultry Science. Even in
this situation, our graduates are highly sought after by the industry. A major
in Poultry Science would significantly increase our credibility within the
industry and attract new students to our program. There has been an
expressed desire on the part of students and industry representatives that we
establish a major in Poultry Science. Our present degree in Animal Science
does not completely meet the needs of the market. Our unique location in the
largest poultry producing area in the state allows our students great "hands
on" exposure to the industry. All indications are that the employment
potential in the poultry industry will continue to be excellent. There is
currently a shortage of professionally degreed persons to meet the demands of
the industry. In conclusion, a major in Poultry Science would:
> build credibility for our program;
> attract new students;
> improve the sense of accomplishment and pride within the majors;
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> SFA would be one of only two universities in the state to offer Poultry
Science as a major.
B. History
There is a desire and need in the integrated poultry industry and the allied
poultry industry to expand the program at SFASU, as well as create an official
major in Poultry Science. Currently, the Texas Poultry Federation Allied
Industry Group raises $10,000 annually for college scholarships. Presently
they split that amount between SFASU and TAMU. Both local broiler
companies, Tyson and Pilgrim's Pride, have stated that a major in Poultry
Science at SFA would be beneficial. Pilgrim's Pride prefers to hire East
Texas individuals for their operation because of better retention rates. The
major in Poultry Science would increase the number of qualified candidates in
their recruiting area.
II. Program Description
A. Provide description of the program
The program will meet the general education requirements and agriculture
core course requirements for the current animal science major. The
educational objective of the major is to give students a more specific
understanding of the poultry industry, while offering them "hands on"
experience in a science- based academic environment. The major degree
requirements will be 24 hours as follows:
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ANS 237 Introductory Poultry Science (3), ANS 333 Animal Nutrition (3),
ANS 340 Advanced Poultry Science (3), ANS 437 Applied Poultry
Production (3).
Select 12 hours from:
AGD 465 Agricultural Products Processing (3), AGM 420 Agricultural Waste
Management (3), ANS 252* Poultry Selection and Evaluation (3), ANS 317*
Applied Agriculture Data Application (3), ANS 444 Feedstuffs, Feeding and
Formulation (3).
*ANS 252 and 317 are proposed new courses needed for the major.
III. Relationship To Existing Authorized Programs
A- There is a close relationship between the animal science major and the
proposed Poultry Science major. Most required courses in the new Poultry
Science major are currently in the animal science program as electives.
B. The proposed program would not dramatically affect the agriculture program
in relation to staffing and operation and maintenance. Start-up would require
no additional faculty or O&M. It would give those students majoring in
animal science who are interested in Poultry Science the opportunity to have
an official major in Poultry Science. The courses presently taught would not
see a negative effect from the change. It is anticipated that the addition of a
major in Poultry Science at SFA would precipitate an increase in the overall
enrollment. This increase in enrollment would be a result of an increased
number of freshman and transfer students enrolling here specifically for the
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Poultry Science major. Currently the only option for these students is TAMU.
As funding becomes available and the numbers reflect the need, it may be
necessary to hire additional faculty.
IV. Expected Enrollment
A. Preliminary estimates of enrollment and classification if the program were
initiated in the spring of 1999 would be five freshman, two sophomores, eight
juniors and nine seniors. These figures are based on a survey of students
presently enrolled in Agriculture at SFASU. Once established, an enrollment
increase would be expected.
B. We are assuming that the poultry industry and market will remain stable.
Since it is vertically integrated, it is not as subject to cyclical changes as other
agricultural markets.
V. Resources
A. Description of Courses
Poultry Selection and Evaluation has been implemented this year as an
Agriculture Topics course. Plans are to include it as a new course. A course
in Applied Agriculture Data Applications is also being proposed. Feed mill
operation and data usage and handling will be the focus of this course.
B. Faculty Resources and Faculty Requirements
Faculty associated with teaching of poultry related courses would be as
follows:
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Tim Cherry, D.V.M; TAMU 1982, Poultry Science and Veterinary Medicine.
Presently teaches ANS 333, ANS 501, ANS 444, ANS 237, ANS 340, and
ANS 347. Dr. Cherry will be the Poultry Science major advisor. He presently
is the director of the Poultry Research Center as well.
Mr. Wayne Weatherford; SFASU M.S., Agriculture 1994. Presently teaches
ANS 250 and ANS 343. He is also the Poultry Research Center Manager. He
will teach two new courses, ANS 252 (Poultry Selection and Evaluation) and
ANS 317 (Applied Agriculture Data Application). His current teaching
assignment of ANS 250 will be assigned to the Beef Farm Manager.
Leon Young; Ph.D. Iowa, Soil Science. His teaching assignment will not
change. AGM 420 will be incorporated into the poultry major.
C & D- Status of Equipment and Facilities
Over the past 2Vi years, the Poultry Research Center has undergone major
renovations, as well as constructing a state of the art research feed mill. The
poultry test house has been updated and includes the latest in computer control
technology in agriculture. Both the feed mill and test house are important
aspects of the poultry program.
Although renovations and new construction have not specifically been done to
create a major in Poultry Science, they have been done to expand the poultry
program and meet the demands of the job market. Approximate expenditures
over the last three years are as follows:
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Feed mill construction- $500,000 (from special item funding)
Test house renovation- $80,000 (from special item funding)
Modifications for teaching purpose- $1,000
These state of the art facilities will be better utilized with a major in Poultry
Science.
E. Library resources necessary for proposed program.
There are no anticipated changes needed in the area of library resources.
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
A. Additions:
Department and Number Title End Credit
Criminal Justice - CJS 307 Crim Justice Stress (3)
Criminal Justice - CJS 308 CJ Response to Terror (3)
Criminal Justice - CJS 309 Critical Incidents (3)
Communication - COM 470 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
Agriculture - ANS 252 Poultry Selection and Evaluation (2)
Agriculture - ANS 252L Poultry Selection and Evaluation Lab (1)
Agriculture -ANS 317 Applied Agricultural Data Appl (2)
Agriculture-ANS 317L Applied Agricultural Data Appl Lab (1)
Agriculture -HRT 213 Annuals and Perennials (2)
Agriculture - HRT 213L Annuals and Perennials Lab(l)
Human Services - SPE 442 Visual and Multiple Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 444 Inf/Child with Vis Impairment (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 140 Dance Appreciation (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 303 Jazz Dance m (3)
Kinesiology - KIN 460 Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics (3)
Kinesiology - KIN 470 Senior Seminar (3)
Human Sciences - HSC 470 Senior Seminar (3)
Music - MUP 332 Opera Workshop (1)
Music - MUP 333 University Choirs (1)
Music - MUP 334 University Symphony Orchestra (1)
Music - MUP 335 University Bands (1)
Music - MUP 336 Marching Band (2)
Music - MUP 337 Lab Band (1)
Music-MUP 339 Chamber Music Practicum (1)
Forestry - ENV 402 Wetland Delineation and Funct. (3)
Forestry - ENV 402L Wetland Delineation and Funct. Lab (0)
Forestry - ENV 403 Remedi/Reclam Disturbed Land (3)
Forestry - ENV 460 Internship in Env. Science (3)
Forestry - ENV 463 Special Problems (1-2-3)
Forestry - ENV 464 Contemporary Prob. in Env. Sci. (3)
Forestry - FOR 241 Wood Properties (3)
Forestry-FOR 312 Tree Growth/Wood Quality Relat (3)
Forestry - FOR 390 GIS in Natural Resources (2)
English - ENG 366 Modern Latin American Fiction (3)
English - ENG 395 Young Adult Literature (3)
Psychology - PSY 400
Psychology - PSY 493
University - SFA 250
University - SFA 450
Positive Psychology: Sci. & App. (3)
Personality Psychology (4)
Linked Seminar (3)
Linked Seminar (3)
B. Revisions:
Department and Number Current Title and Credit New No. New Title and Credit
lunication - COM Advertising Cases and Campaigns (3) Same Communication Cases and Campaigns (3)
Coi :ation - COM 311 Principles of Persuasive Speaking(3) Same Principles of Persuasion (3)
Communication - COM 390 Communication Internship (3-6) Same Same - changed course description
Accounting - ACC 485 Internship in Accounting (1-3) Same Same - changed course description
Human Services - RHB 325 Introduction to Working with Persons with a Visual Disability
(3)
Same Prog & Services for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - RHB 340 The Eye, Its Function and Health (3) Same Anat & Funct of Vis Sys (3)
Human Services - SPE 341 RHB 341 - Comm Skills for Vis Imp (3) SPE 341 Comm Skills for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 441 The Role of the Teacher of Persons with a Visual Disability (3) Same Inst Strat for Vis Imp (3)
Human Services - SPE 445 Orientation and Mobility Skills and Concepts (3) Same Basic Orientation and Mobility (3)
Kinesiology - DAN 252 Beginning Tap Dance (1) DAN
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Tap Dance 1(1)
Kinesiology - DAN 302 Ballet m (3) Same Same (4) - increase in contact hours
Kinesiology - DAN 304 Modern Dance HI (3) Same Same (4) - increase in contact hours
Kinesiology - HSC 484 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II (3) Same Same (6) - additional credit hours required for certifn
Human Sciences - HMS 259 Personal and Family Relationships (3) Same Human Gwth & Interpersonal Relat (3)
Music - MHL 350 Music for Children I (3) Same Same - changed course description
Music-MHL 354 Music for Children 11(3) Same Same - changed course description
Music-MHL 355 Music for Children in (3) Same Same - changed course description
Forestry - ENV 223 Surveying and Mapping (4) Same GIS and Mapping Env. Resources - changed course
Forestry - ENV 390 GIS in Natural Resources (2) ENV
390L
Geogr Info System Modeling (3) - changed course d
Forestry-ENV 441 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3) Same Aerial Photo Interp of Nat Res (3) - changed course
Forestry - FOR 441 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3) Same Aerial Photo Interp of Nat Res (3) - changed course
Geography - GEOG 130 Physical Geography (3) Same Same - changed course description
C. Deletions:
Department and Number Title and Credit
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSALS
SPRING, 1999
CO
New Courses
Course Title
AED 520 Instructional Leadership Training
AED 540 Research for the Educational Leader
AED 556 Ethics and Praxis in Educational Settings
AED 589 Thesis Research
AED 590 Thesis Writing
AED 591 Practical Inquiry & Action Research I
AED 592 Practical Inquiry & Action Research II
AED 594 Superintendency Seminar
AGR 541 Principles of Animal Breeding
ART 500 Advanced Life Drawing
ART 510 Graduate Painting
ART 511 Graduate Expressive Drawing
ART 512 Graduate Film Making
ART 517 Graduate Photography
ART 520 Graduate Printmaking
ART 533 Graduate Sculpture
ART 540 Graduate Metal and Jewelry
ART 550 Graduate Ceramics
ART 561 Graduate Computer Art
ART 570 Graduate Advertising Design
ART 580 Modern Art
ART 582 History of Photography
ART 583 Greek and Roman Art
ART 584 Nineteenth Century European Art
ART 585 Renaissance Art
ART 586 Baroque Art
ART 587 American Art
ART 588 Mexican Art
ART 597 Graduate Selected Topics
COM 570 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
COU 505 Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
Major
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Ed. Leadership
Agriculture
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Art - M.A./M.F.A.
Communication
Rehab. Coun.
Notes
Adds ILT (with certificate) to curriculum
Adds research course to AED offerings
Adds ethics course to AED curriculum
Adds thesis research to AED curriculum
Adds thesis writing to AED curriculum
Adds research course to AED curriculum (non-thesis option)
Adds res. writing to AED curriculum (non-thesis option)
Provides culminating experience for Superintendency prog.
Cross-listed with ANS 441
Cross-listed with ART 400; delete 400G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 410; delete 410G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 401. Adds graduate options
Cross-listed with ART 412; delete 412G. Adds grad, options
Cross-listed with ART 417; delete 417G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 420; delete 420G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 430; delete 430G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 440; delete 440G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 450; delete 450G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 461; delete 461G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 470; delete 470G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 480; delete 480G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 482; delete 482G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 483; delete 483G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 484; delete 484G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 485; delete 485G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 486; delete 486G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 487; delete 487G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 488; delete 488G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed with ART 497; delete 497G. Adds grad. options
Cross-listed withCOM 470
Cross-listed with RHB 405
COU 507 Vocational Evaluation
EPS 595 Internship in School Psychology
FOR 503 Advanced Remed/Reclam of Dist. Land
FOR 503L Adv. Remed/Reclam of Dist. Land Lab
FOR 514 Adv. Wetland Delineation/Funct.
FOR 514L Adv. Wet. Delin/Funct. Lab
FOR 617 Advanced Forest Biometrics
FOR 649 Digital Imaging Processing
FOR 649L Digital Imaging Processing Lab
MTE 550 Seminar in Geometry
MTE 552 Patterns and Reasoning
MTE 554 Seminar in Algebra
MTE 556 Logic and Foundations of Mathematics
MTE 558 Numerical Techniques in Mathematics
MTE 560 Historical Perspectives of Math. Concepts
PSY 400G Positive Psychology: Sci. & App.
SED 521 Constructivist Lrng Theory & Ped.
SED 522 Learner Centered Curriculum
SED 523 Designing Instr. Delivery & Assess.
SED 524 Secondary Teacher as Construct. Leader
SED 525 Creating a Positive Learning Environ.
SED 526 Field-Based Prof. Learning Community
SED 534 Instructional Systems Design
SED 535 Advanced Instructional Technology
SED 544 PBIC Internship
SPE 515 Prog. & Serv. for Persons w/Vis. Imp.
SPE 516 Anat. & Funct. of Vis. System
SPE 517 Comm. Skills for Vis. Impair.
SPE 518 Basic Orientation & Mobility
SPE 532 Educational Appraisal of Ex. Ch.
SPE 551 Inst. Strat. for Vis. Imp.
SPE 552 Working w/Persons w/VMI
SPE 553 VI Technology
SPE 556 Research & Practice Inf/Chd w/VI
SPE 558 Practicum in Special Education
SPE 560 Children with Behavior Disorders
SPE 564 Early Childhood Special Education
SPE 565 Educational Programming - Autism
SPE 566 Assistive Technology •
Rehab. Coun.
School Psy.
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Forestry
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Math Teaching
Psychology
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Certification
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
Special Education
V. I. Certificate
V. I. Certificate
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Cross-listed with RHB 407
Provides internship with proper prefix
Topic revived by addition of new faculty ^j
Non-credit lab for FOR 503
Adds further wetland topics to curriculum
Non-credit lab for FOR 514
Additional studies in biometrics added for doctoral students
Advanced studies in digital imagery added for doctoral stud.
Non-credit lab for FOR 649
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
Adds to mathematics teaching field for teachers
New subject for Grad. & Undergrad. students
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Course for post-bac. initial certification (PBIC) in teaching
Provides research course for SED master's program
Provides research course for SED master's program
6-hour course for PBIC in teaching
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Cross-listed with SPE 432
Taught previously as a topics course
Taught previously as a topics course
Adds technology course to V. I. curriculum
Adds new research topic to curriculum
Adds practicum course with SPE prefix
Cross-listed with SPE 460
Adds early childhood subjects to curriculum
Adds autism to the curriculum
Adds assistive technology course to curriculum
SPE 595 Practicum in Orientation & Mobility
SPH 505 Augment. & Altern. Communication
SWK 514 Advanced Standing Seminar
SWK 535 Seminar in Advanced Rural Practice
Special Education
Speech Lang. Path.
Social Work
Social Work
Adds 2nd practicum course needed for O&M certification.
Meets accreditation requirements
Transition course for students with BSW
Strengthens rural practice concentration
Course Changes
Course Title Major
AED 501 Intro to Educational Leadership
AED 503 Public School Organ. & Admin. Theory
AED 504 General Administrative Practices
AED 511 The Superintendency
AED 513 Administration of Special Services
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12
AED 517 The Principal as an Instructional Leader
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program
AED 547 Pub. School Financing & Bus. Admin.
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum Planning
AED 551 School Plant Administration
AED 552 School-Community Relationships
AED 553 School Personnel Administration
AED 555 School Management
AED 565 Public School Law
AED 599 Education Research & Application
AED 601 Connecting Leadership Theory & Prac.
AED 602 Inquiring Found, of Ethics & Phil.
AED 603 Exploring Contemporary & Emerg. Para.
AED 604 Exam. Dynam. of Org. & Hum Inter.
AED 611 Br. Critical Voice to Design...Policy
AED 612 Concept. Scholar-Pract. Models
AED 613 Oper. the Dynamics of Change
AED 621 Examining Human Inquiry Systems
AED 623 Designing Res. w/in Ed. Settings
AED 633 Investigating Cultural & Social Patterns
AED 650 Synthesis Seminar I
AED 651 Synthesis Seminar II
AED 681 Internship
AED 682 Developing the Dissertation Research Prop.
AED 699 Dissertation
Notes
New title, description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
Revision of description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Change in description and prerequisites
Revised course description adds clarification
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
Change in course description
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
New title, description and prerequisites
FOR 551 Introduction to Vector GIS Forestry Change Change in course title and description
FOR551L Introduction to Vector GIS Lab Forestry Change Non-credit lab with FOR 551
FOR 552 Intro to Digital Remote Sensing Forestry Change Change in course title and description
FOR552L Intro to Digital Remote Sensing, Lab Forestry Change Non-credit lab with FOR 552
FOR 553 Advanced GIS Applications Forestry Revision Revision in course description
FOR553L Advanced GIS Applications Lab Forestry Revision Non-credit lab with FOR 553
GBU521 Topics in General Business MBA Change Change to A - F grading system
SED560 Ed. Media Resources and Production Secondary Ed. Change Adds course fee of $10
PHY 590 Thesis Writing Physics Change Allows variable credit from 3 to 9 hrs/enrollment
* Change = minor changes in wording. Revision = major changes in wording, title, description or credit.
Appendix No. 5
1999-2000 Off Campus Courses
TYLER (Tyler Junior College)
Fall 99
FOR 564 Urban Geography
HUMBLE
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 511 Superintendency (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Mid-Mngt. Non-sequenced)
AED 553 School Personnel Administration (Mid-Mngt. Non-sequenced)
AED 555 School Management (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
AED 596 Internship for School Superintendent (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 589 Thesis Research (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 551 School Plant Administration (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 547 Public School Financing and Business Administration (Supt. Cohort II)
AED 555 School Management (Mid-Mngt. Non-squenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Mid-Mngt. Non-squenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 57S .Practical Inquiry and Action Research II (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
SED 590 Thesis Writing (Mid-Mngt. Cohort I)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 511 Superintendency (Summer I-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 513 Adminstration of Special Services (Non-sequenced)
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 547 Public School Financing and Business Administration (Summer I-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 551 School Plant Administration (Summer II-Supt. Cohort III)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Non-sequenced)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort II)
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
F ATI,1999
Henderson ISD:
ELE 489.99 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
ELE 575.99 Teaching the Language Arts in the Bilingual Classroom
Longview:
ELE 522.91 Teaching Science in the Elementary School,
Advanced (For PBIC students only)
ELE 523.91 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary
School, Advanced (For PBIC students only)
SPRTNO. ?000
Henderson ISD:
ELE 576.99 Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies in
the Bilingual Classroom
Longview:
ELE 533 Survey of Teaching (For PBIC students only)
ELE 575 Practicum in Reading Skills (For PBIC students only)
ELE 524 Teaching the Language Arts, Advanced (For PBIC students only)
FAIRFDELD
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Cohort)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Cohort)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Summer I-Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instaictional Program (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Cohort)
AED 591 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Cohort)
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JASPER
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theoiy (Cohort)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Cohort)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instructional Leadership (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Summer I-Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Summer I-Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer Il-Cohort)
AED 591 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer Il-Cohort)
LONGVIEW
Fall 1999
AED 501 General Administrative Theory (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 513 Administration of Special Services (Non-sequenced)
AED 599 Education Research and Application (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
SED 588 Multicultural Education in Texas (Non-sequenced)
Spring 2000
AED 517 Instaictional Leadership (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Non-sequenced)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instructional Program (Non-sequenced)
AED 549 Foundations of Curriculum (Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
Summer I & II 2000
AED 516 The School Principalship K-12 (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 519 Supervision of the Instaictional Program (Summer I-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer I-Non-sequenced)"
AED 553 School Personnel Administration (Summer I-Non-sequenced)
AED 552 School-Community Relationship (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. CohorO
AED 555 School Management (Summer II-Non-sequenced)
AED 565 Public School Law (Summer II-Non-sequenced)
SED 578 Practical Inquiry and Action Research I (Summer II-Mid-Mngt. Cohort)
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Appendix No. 6
Residence Hall
1
2
3
5
7-
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Wisley Hall
ToddHall
Gibbs Hall
North Hall
Hall 10
Mays Hall
South Hall
Wilson Hall
Hall 14
Griffith Hall
Hall 16
Steen Hall
KerrHall
Hall 20
Stephen F. Austin State University
Room and Board Rates for 1999-2000
Fall and Spring Semester
W/7Day W/7Day
14 Meals 20 Meals
Summer I or II
W/7 Day W/7 Day
14 Meals 20 Meals
Rates above include sales tax for Board
* - Includes Utilities, Cable
Television and Telephone.
** - Includes Utilities, Cable
Television, Telephone, and
Laundry Facilities.
*** - Inlcudes Cable
Television and Telephone
For Accounting Purposes Only:
Ropms
Classification I
Hall 5, 9, 12, 17,20
Classification II
Hall 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18
Classification III
Hall 1, 2, 3, 8
Enrichment Halls
Hall 10, 11
Mealplans
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Appendix No. 7
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHEDULE OF BUDGET INCREASES
January 1, 1999 through March 31, 1999
ACTIVITY RECIPIENT TRANSFER SOURCE
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER SOURCE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE
Lab Fees 1-00231 Additional Income 19,932 January 7,1999
TOTAL
31
Appendix No. 8
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
THE STEPHEN F, AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
1. PARTIES
1.1 Stephen F. Austin State University (the University") is an agency of the State of Texas,
organized and existing under Chapter 101, Texas Education Code, as an institution of higher
education located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The governing body of the University is the Board
of Regents (collectively, the "Regents").
1.2 The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a non-profit
corporation under the laws of the State of Texas for the sole purpose of supporting the mission
of the University. The governing body of the Foundation is its Board of Trustees
(collectively, the "Trustees").
2. PURPOSE
2.1 The Foundation is a private support organization as defined in Chapter 2255 of the Texas
Government Code.
2.2 The University is a state agency as defined in Chapter 2255 of the Texas Government Code.
2.3 The parties are entering into this agreement for the purpose of defining the relationship
between them pursuant to Chapter 2255 of the Texas Government Code, and to implement the
policy (D-25.5) of the Regents governing the University's relationship with private support
organizations.
2.4 While this agreement is in effect, the University recognizes the Foundation as existing solely
for the support of the University. The parties agree that the Foundation is a necessary and
beneficial component of the University's overall program for university advancement and for
the development of private sources of funding for capital acquisition, operations, endowments,
and other purposes relating to the mission of the University.
3. TERM
3.1 Provided the Foundation has first executed this agreement, this agreement is effective upon its
approval by the Regents.
32
Agreement between
Stephen F, Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 2
3.2 This agreement will continue in effect until terminated. Either party may terminate this
agreement by giving ninety days' written notice to the other party.
4. ORGANIZATION OF THE FOUNDATION
4.1 The direction and management of the affairs of the Foundation and the control and disposition
of its assets shall be vested in a Board of Trustees which shall consist of not less than nine (9)
persons and not more than thirty (30) persons.
4.2 The President of the University may serve as an ex officio. non-voting member of the Board
of Trustees.
4.3 The officers of the Foundation shall be a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a
Secretary/Treasurer.
4.4 The Vice President for University Advancement of the University shall serve as the Executive
Director of the Foundation pursuant to the bylaws of the Foundation and the direction of the
Trustees.
5. USE OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL AND SPACE BY THE FOUNDATION
5.1 The University shall provide personnel as necessary in the determination of the
President of the University for the support of the Foundation's business activities.
5.2 The University shall provide office space, equipment, and supplies as necessary in the
determination of the President of the University for the Foundation to carry out its
responsibilities and activities.
5.3 The personnel services, office space, equipment, and supplies provided by the University
under this agreement shall be made without charge to the Foundation.
5.4 However, the Foundation may, upon formal action by the Trustees and recorded in its
minutes, compensate University personnel for their services to the Foundation. Such
compensation shall be reported in detail to the President of the University and the Board of
Regents, and shall comply with all applicable laws and University policies.
33
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 3
5.5 Any conflict between University employees' fiduciary responsibilities to either the University
or the Foundation will be resolved in favor of the University.
6. FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS AND RECORD-KEEPING
6.1 The Foundation shall hold, invest, and account for all funds belonging or entrusted to it in
accordance with the Investment Policy of the Foundation as approved by the Trustees in
March, 1999 (Attachment "A"). In discharging its responsibility for management of such
funds the Foundation shall retain a qualified investment management consultant who is
independent of the security brokerage firms that execute transactions for the accounts of the
Foundation. Periodic reports of the Foundation accounts and investments shall be provided to
the President of the University.
6.2 The Foundation shall have or cause to be performed an independent, external audit of its
records and operations at least annually, and shall make the audit available to the University
upon request.
7. PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY
7.1 Payments to the University from Foundation endowed accounts shall be made on an annual
basis in accordance with the Distribution Policy of the Foundation as approved by the Trastees
. in March, 1999. (Attachment "A", Pargraph 4.6).
7.2 Payments to the University from Foundation non-endowed accounts shall be made on a timely
basis as determined by the Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director.
7.3 Payments to the University of gifts for specific programs and/or projects made through the
Foundation shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the gift with the Vice President
for University Advancement/Executive Director coordinating all payment schedules with
appropriate University officials.
7.4 The Foundation may reimburse University personnel for expenses incurred in the performance
of Foundation business so long as reimbursement for such business is not otherwise made by
the University.
34
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 4
8. FUND RAISING EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION
8.1 The coordination of the Foundation's fund raising efforts/activities shall be through the
Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director reporting to the President of the
University.
8.2 The Foundation is authorized to raise funds for the benefit of the University in three (3) broad
areas:
Regular Gifts - those gifts which are solicited and received on a regular basis, either
restricted or unrestricted, utilizing speculative techniques such as direct
mail and telemarketing.
Special Gifts - those gifts which are solicited and received on an as-needed
basis for specific items, programs and/or projects, generally involving
personal or formal approaches.
Ultimate Gifts -those large gifts capable of making major impacts upon the quality of
teaching, research and service, involving highly personal cultivation
and solicitation approaches and techniques including estate planning
instruments.
8.3 The Office of University Advancement shall maintain all donor lists, files, and gift records,
and will coordinate all donor recognition activities.
President Date
Stephen F. Austin State University
Chairman Date
Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
35
Appendix No. 9
Policies Approved by the Board of Regents
April 1999
36
Academic and Professional Preparation Index
Original Implementation: Unpublished Page 1 of 1
The selection, development, and retention of a competent faculty at all academic levels is of major
importance in providing the students an education of the highest quality. Recruitment and appointment
procedures for faculty are specified in Index E-24A, Faculty Search. Approved appointment titles are
specified in Index E-01 A, Academic Appointments and Titles.
Prior to selection, minimum standards for all faculty must be met and
documented. Each full-time and part-time faculty member teaching credit courses leading toward the
baccalaureate degree, other than physical education activities courses, must have completed at least 18
graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and hold at least a master's, or hold the minimum of a
master's degree with a major in the teaching discipline. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional
experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of formal
academic preparation. Appropriate justifications must be provided by the academic department and
college on an individual basis.
Each faculty member teaching courses at the master's and specialist degree level must hold the terminal
degree, usually the earned doctorate, in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. The M.F.A. and
M.S.W. may be considered the terminal degree in their respective fields. In other areas, a master's degree
in the teaching discipline coupled with a doctoral degree in a related discipline is considered appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the department and college to justify the master's degree, or master's in the
teaching discipline coupled with a related doctorate, as the terminal degree for faculty members teaching
in those disciplines.
All faculty members teaching courses at the doctoral degree level must hold the earned doctorate in the
teaching discipline or a related discipline. In unusual cases, graduate faculty may be utilized who have
demonstrated exceptional scholarly or creative activity, or professional experience, but who may not
possess the required academic credentials. Such exceptional cases must be completely justified and
documented by the department and college.
Graduate teaching assistants who have primary responsibility for teaching a course for credit and/or for
assigning final grades for such a course must have earned at least 18 graduate semester hours in their
teaching discipline, be under the direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching
discipline, receive regular in-service training, and be evaluated regularly.
It is expected that the highest earned degree presented as the credential qualifying the faculty member to
teach is from a regionally accredited institution. If the degree is from a non-regionally accredited
institution within the United States or an institution outside the United States, the department and college
must show evidence that the faculty member has appropriate academic preparation.
Appropriate documentation includes official transcripts and, if applicable for demonstrating competence,
official documentation of professional and work experience, technical and performance competency,
records of publications, certifications and other qualifications. All such documentation must be kept
current and on file. Official university files are maintained in the office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas Education Code
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: Activity Request and Approval Form (Available in the Division of Continuing
Education Office)
STUDENT EVALUATION OF FACULTY INDEX
Original Implementation: Unpublished Page 1 of 1
All courses taught by each faculty member (part-time, adjunct, teaching assistants)
shall be evaluated at least once a year by students in the courses. Courses evaluated
will be those taught in the fall and/or spring semesters. The purpose of the evaluations
shall be (1) to assist each faculty member in the continuous improvement of his/her
instruction and 2) to assist faculty and Chairs/Directors in making recommendations
related to personnel decisions. The format/instrument for evaluation shall be one(s)
agreed upon by individual colleges. There is no requirement for a common university
evaluation instrument. At the discretion of each faculty member, the evaluations may
be made either in the fall or spring except that the academic departmental/divisional
Chair/Director shall have the right to arrange all evaluations so as tOvachieve an equal
balance by semester or to meet accreditation requirements.
Procedures:
1. The evaluations shall be conducted during the last three weeks preceding
final examinations.
2. The academic departmental/divisional Chair/Director shall arrange for the
evaluations of all of his/her faculty members.
3. The evaluation of each course shall be administered by a person designated
by the departmental/divisional Chair/Director.
4. A monitor shall remain in the classroom or laboratory until all instruments
have been completed. Then he/she shall gather all instruments and deliver them to
the appropriate departmental/divisional Chair/Director.
5. The Department Chair will report the results of the evaluation to the
individual faculty member after grades are recorded on students' transcripts.
6. Information contained in the student evaluation shall be incorporated into the
evaluation process used by the departmental/divisional Chair/Director, College Dean,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the President.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: Faculty Handbook
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Records Management Policy Complete Replacement of Records
Original Implementation: February, 1975 Retention and Disposal Policy D-28
Last Revisions: February, 1989 and A-47, University Archives
The University shall adhere to state regulations for the management of its records. All university
records, regardless of medium, created by or received by an office or employee in connection with
the normal course of business are considered state records. Extra copies maintained only for
reference are not subject to this Records Management Policy. Certain inactive records are
retained to meet legal and fiscal requirements or future administrative needs, or because of
historical significance. Department heads are responsible for the management of their
department's records, including the records of all staff and faculty within their departments. In
managing their records, they should adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Records of the official activities of University officers and offices are the property of the
University.
2. Official records should not be destroyed without the approval of the officer in charge of the
department where the records accumulate. They should be destroyed in accordance with the
approved SFASU Records Retention Schedule. Records which are not listed on the Records
Retention Schedule may not be destroyed without the approval of the Records Management
Division of the State of Texas Library and Archives Commission. In addition, the approval of
the State Auditor is required in the case of the destruction of a state records of a fiscal or
financial nature.
3. When records cease to have current value for an office and when they are listed on the
Records Retention Schedule as having archival value, the officer in charge shall arrange for
their systematic transfer to the East Texas Research Center of the Library. For records
determined to have archival value, but not listed as such on the schedule, contact the Director
of the East Texas Research Center.
4. Administrative officers shall consult with the General Counsel on any question of compliance
with the Open Records Act.
5. Each administrative office shall designate an individual to consult with the East Texas
Research Center's Records Management Assistant with questions regarding implementation
of the records management program in his/her office. The name and telephone number of this
person should be given to the ETRC Records Management Assistant.
a. Each department is responsible for evaluating files at least once a year to ensure that
records are being retained in accordance with the approved SFASU Records Retention
Schedule.
b. Records determined to be obsolete by the department should be disposed of according
to the SFASU Records Retention Schedule.
c. Before final disposition of records listed on the Records Retention Schedule, a
Records Disposition Log must be prepared. Enter the records series title, retention
period, inclusive dates of the records, and appropriate disposition method on the log.
The person authorizing disposition of the records series, usually the department head,
must sign the log.
d. If a department has records not listed on the schedule, special permission from the
state must be obtained to dispose of them. Records exempted from the need to be
listed on the Records Retention Schedule by rules adopted by the State Library need
not receive approval for destruction. The Records Retention Assistant should be
contacted for specific instructions.
e. Before final disposition of records, a Records Disposition Log must be prepared.
Enter the records series title, retention period, inclusive dates of the records, and
appropriate disposition method on the log. The person authorizing disposition of the
records series, usually the department head, must sign the log.
f. After the log authorizing disposition is signed by the department head, the records
must be disposed of in the appropriate manner. If a records series has archival
requirements as indicated by the schedule, contact the Records Retention assistant for
specific instructions. If records are to be destroyed, destruction is to be accomplished
by shredding if the records are confidential; by recycling or trash if the records are
open; and by erasure if the records are electronic. Enter the volume and actual date of
records disposition on the log.
g. The records disposition log is maintained in the department responsible for disposing
of the records until the end of the fiscal year and is then forwarded to the Records
Retention Assistant at Steen Library, Box 13055.
Records Retention Schedule
1. The approved SFASU Records Retention Schedule establishes the official life span for records
series maintained in University Offices. This schedule shall be reviewed and approved by the
State Library and State Auditor as periodically required by the State Records Administrator.
2. The Records Retention Schedule is a listing of SFASU's records series; it identifies special
considerations regarding a records series, such as legal, audit, or archival requirements, and
the length of time a records series must be retained before final disposition. Statutory
confidentiality requirements must be maintained regardless of the special identifications noted
on the Records Retention Schedule.
3. The University's Records Retention Schedule, detailing the length of time records series must
be retained (examples of records series include correspondence, time sheets, travel requests,
expenditure vouchers, and numerous others) is available in the East Texas Research Center
and in University departments upon request from the Records Retention Assistant in ETRC.
4. The Records Retention Assistant in the East Texas Research Center of the Ralph W. Steen
Library is the central contact person for information about policy compliance in records
retention and disposal procedures.
Source of Authority: Subchapter L of Chapter 441 of the Texas Government Code;
SFASU Records Administrator
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: SFASU Records Administrator; General Counsel
Forms: Records Inventory Worksheet (RMD 103)
Records Disposition Log
Request to Dispose of Records not listed in Records Retention Schedule (RMD
102)
Records Retention Schedule (SLR105Q
Restart and Recovery New
Original Implementation: April 20,1999
Restart and Recovery procedures are different depending on the system that aborts and the state of
the system when the failure occurs.
I. The following procedures are used by all modules in the SIS system.
A. If the system fails during on-line processing:
1. Be sure all users sign off of the on-line system.
2. Copy the Checkpoint/Recovery File.
3. Restore to the last backup.
4. Run ZBA001 to recover what has been processed on-line since the last backup.
B. If the system fails during Batch Maintenance:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun Batch Maintenance from the beginning.
C. If the system fails during Update Programs:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun the Batch Maintenance Program if the program was run after the last backup.
3. Rerun the update programs in the same sequence.
D. If the system fails during the Report Program:
1. Rerun the report programs.
II. The following procedures are used in the HRS system.
A. If the system fails during on-line processing:
1. Be sure all users sign off of the on-line system.
2. Copy Back-Up/Recovery Audit File.
3. Restore to last Backup.
4. Run ZBA001. To recover what has been processed on-line since the last backup.
B. If the system fails during Batch Maintenance:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun Batch Maintenance from the beginning.
C. If the system fails during Update Programs:
1. Restore from the last backup.
2. Rerun the Batch Maintenance Program if the program was run after the last backup.
3. Rerun the update programs in the same sequence.
D. If the system fails during the Report Program:
1. Rerun the report programs.
E. If the system fails during Printing Checks or Direct Deposit Stubs:
1. Determine employee ID number of last good check or stub.
2. Change control record for program to include last employee ID number processed
correctly.
3. Run program.
III. The following procedures are used in the FRS system.
A. If a controlled abort occurs during batch processing:
1. Review the .LOG or .PRT files for the system messages generated.
2. Check the message from the program that aborted.
3. If it is a system-generated message, look up the IA-Plus diagnostic message Help and
follow the directions given.
4. If the message is generated by something other than FRS, look up the message
description and follow the directions.
5. If steps 3 and 4 do not work contact SCT using CSN or ActionLine.
B. If a controlled abort occurs during on-line processing:
1. Run FBM100 to get the abort information from the FB records generated during the
abort.
2. Look up the abort messages and follow the directions given.
C. If an uncontrolled abort occurs:
1. Read the abort information.
2. Look up the message description in the corresponding documentation.
3. Follow the message directions.
4. Go to the program listing and identify the paragraph of the source code where the
program aborted.
5. If the actions of steps 3 and 4 do not resolve the problem, determine whether to call
SCT via ActionLine or another vender based on what caused the abort.
Access Review
Access Review reports, produced utilizing our vendor supplied software, are to be distributed
quarterly to all system owners (Financial Aid, Student Records, Billing and Receivables,
Admissions, Housing, Financial Record System, Human Resource System). If any access
modifications are required, a written request specifying the necessary changes must be submitted
to the University Information Systems department. The changes will be forwarded to the system
security officer for implementation.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Business Affairs
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Director of University Information Systems
Forms: None
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION INDEX A-6
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS Page 1of 2
Original Implementation: September 1, 1987
Laot Revision: July 11, 1000 Current date
Studonto muot bo admitted to tho Toaohor Eduoation Program in ordor to progrooo
boyond oix oomootor houro of profoooional oduoation oouroo work.
Critoria and Proooduro for Admiooion to Toaohor Eduoation:
Paoo all throo parto of tho Pro Profoooional Skills Toot (PPST) or Toxao
Aoadomio Skillo Program (TA6P) toot. (Studonto admitted prior to
September 1, 1080, may tako oithor toot. Thooo admitted after Soptombor 1,
1080, muot toko TASP.)
€tr Information paokoto, which contain application formo, and datoo aro
available in Counooling and Caroor Serviced, Ruok Building.
br Minimum acceptable ocoroo aro pootod on tho bulletin board at the
Office of the Doan of Eduoation, Eduoation 213.
er Studonto who fail a part of tho PPST or TASP may take that part at
tho next adminiotration of tho toot.
Comploto a dogroo plan in tho office of the dean of tho ochool in which tho
major (or firot teaching fiold) io located. Make tho plan ao ooon ao a major
io chooon (opccialization aroa or toaching fiold). Beginning September 1, 1001,
any poroon who applioo for a toaching certificate muot poooooo a bacholor'o
dogroo with an academic major othor than Education. Poroono cooking initial
certification who already hold a bacholor'o degree ohould originate certification
piano in the Certificate Office, Education 281.
Moot admiooion otandardo ao followo (to bo validated by tho Director of
Toachor Certification, Room 281, Education Building).
er Comploto at loaot 66 houro, including at loaot 12 at SFASU. (Tranofor
otudonto with 78 or moro tranofor houro who havo not complotod 12
houro at SfASU may roquoot a waivor of thio rcquiromont by the
Director of Toachor Certification.)
br Grade average of C (2.0) or bettor in froohman Englioh.
er An overall grade average of 2.50* in all oourooo taken at Stophon F.
Auotin State Univcroity.
A? Apply for admiooion to the Toaohor Education Program in the Certification
Office, Education 281, by prcoonting a copy of tranocript and PPST or TASP
oooroo.
Criteria and Procedure for Admiooion to Student Teaching:
After receiving a letter or approval to the Toaohor Education Program from the Director
of Teacher Certification, prcocnt the letter to the Director of Student Teaching
Education 212, to apply for otudont teaching. A medical certificate of a recent
tuberculin okill toot muot bo prcoentcd prior to otudent teaching.
A grade point of 2.50* muot bo maintained in each teaching field, profoooional
education, and overall to be approved for otudont teaching.
Studonto may looo admitted otatuo in the Toaohor Education Program bcoauoc of
academic performance or ao a rcoult of evidence of laok of fitnooo for the education
profoooion. In either oaoo, the otudont muot ouoccoofully moot the criteria before
roootabliohing admitted otatuo.
For quootiono about admiooion to Toaohor Education Program contact the Certification
Office, Education 281, or the Dean of Education, Education 213.
*2.0 for otudonto enrolled prior to 1085 86
Since its establishment in 1923 as a Teaches College, Stephen F. Austin State University has
played a leading role in preparing professional personnel for the public schools of Texas. The
preparation of highly competent teachers, principals, superintendents, and other school
personnel to staff the schools of the State continues to be a major function of the University.
Educator preparation is a University-wide function governed by policies developed by the
Teacher Education Council. In developing and executing policies, the Council gives due
consideration to relevant State and Federal law, to University Policies and Procedures, to
recommendations from appropriate advisory committees, to guidelines of the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, to rules of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and
to the program standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). Accreditation by SBEC and NCATE assures program quality.
The Council reviews proposals for changes in teaching field programs and in professional
education programs to assure appropriate curricula. Also, it establishes criteria for program
admission and retention and for recommendation for educator certification or licensing.
The Council is chaired by the Dean of the College of Education and is composed off aculty
members appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs from nominees submitted by the
Dean of Education after consultation with the deans of other colleges offering the various
teaching fields. Other members of the Council include the Associate Dean of Education, who
serves as Council Secretary, and two representatives of the Texas Student Education
Association appointed by its president.
Source Of Authority: Toxqo Sonato Bill OOI,Toxqo Education Agency, Texas
Education Code, Title II, Sub Title D, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, sec 21.044,
President, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: General Bulletin, Graduate Bulletin
Contact for Revision: Doan, School of Education. Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
Forms: None
Cheating and Plagiarism Index A-9.1
Original Implementation Page 1 of 2
Last Revision: September 1990
Throughout their education program, students should be impressed with
the fact that cheating and plagiarism are morally degrading and that these
practices seriously interfere with learning and intellectual development.
It is a responsibility of faculty members to make every effort (1) to
inspire in their students an appreciation of and a desire for honesty in
academic work, (2) to create an atmosphere that discourages dishonesty,
and (3) to take appropriate action in instances of dishonesty.
Cheating
It is the responsibility of the student to abstain from cheating. Dishonesty
of any kind with respect to examinations, written assignments, in or out
of class, alteration of records, or illegal possession of current
examinations or keys to examinations shall be considered cheating.
It is the responsibility of each faculty member to maintain the best
possible conditions to prevent cheating in any manner. Each faculty
member shall arrange for vigilant protection of all examinations and class
exercises. He/she shall also employ every precaution to deny access to
class records or examinations to anyone who is not entitled to such
information.
Plagiarism
Courtesy, and honesty require that any ideas or materials borrowed from
another must be fully acknowledged. Offering the work of another as one's
own is plagiarism. The subject matter of ideas thus taken from another
may range from a few sentences or paragraphs to entire articles copied
from books, periodicals, or the writing of other students. The offering of
materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or
collections without acknowledgement is also consider plagiarism. Any
student who fails to give credit for ideas or materials take from another
is guilty of plagiarism.
Procedure
Two lovolo of rcoponoibility aro recognized in dealing with caoco of
cheating or plagiariom. One io the claoo level in which the teacher hao
rcoponoibility: the other io the inotitutional level for which the academic
dean of the college hao rcoponoibility.
A faculty member who he evidence that a otudont io guilty of cheating or
plagiariom io authorized to impooo a lppropriato p
ohould be retained and copied to the academio dean.
lty.—All evidence
Appeal
Tho otudent may appeal in accordance w Univoroity policy dcocribod in
the Policy and Procedure Manual, Index A 2, Academic Appcalo by
Studcnto.
Pcnaltico
^ Penalty affecting the be impoQcd only by
the faculty member.
cheating or plagiariom be oboorvod:
pcnaltico for
Pcnaltioo may range fron
opecific aooignment, to an F fc
d-efr- )r an F on a
of F for the couroc
ohould compel immediate withdraw
award a couroo grade of F for chc
otudent to drop a couroc with a W.
The decioion to
the privilege of the
The faculty member ia rcoponoiblc for notifying the otudent
ncdiatcly if oleating or plagiaric oboorved and for
immediately aoocooing \\ otudent dioputoc
id penalty, th jlty ohculd advioo the otudor.t of appeal
proccdurco.
Gtudcnt wh plagiariom
ohall be oubject to a
juopenoion, or
-P
cxpuloion, upon recomm dati
Prcoidcnt for Academic Affaire.
f the C e Council to the Vice
Ctudcnts found guilty of stealing examinations, altering grades or
class records or any comparable acts shall be subject to suspension or
cpubion upon recommendation of the College Council to the Vise
for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for University
may bu withheld by the inotruotor in the event any
-c eannot be r'Hv"* hffl'- fir"' arnriub arc duc in thc Offlcc of tho
Procedure "*
A faculty member who has evidence that cheating or plagiarism has occurred should
gather all pertinent information and approach the student or students involved. Students shall
be given the option of allowing the faculty member to adjudicate the cheating or plagiarism
allegation informally through student/teacher interaction or the right to a formal hearing
before the College Council hearing panel described in Policy A-2, Academic Appeals by
Students. At its discretion, the College Council may constitute a subcommittee of the Council
with student representation to conduct the formal hearing.
If an informal adjudication process is selected by the student(s), the faculty member
shall review all evidence of cheating or plagiarism and discuss it directly with the student(s)
involved After hearing the student(s)1 explanation or defense, the faculty member shall
notify the student of their determination of whether cheating and/or plagiarism has occurred
and the penalty as determined by the faculty member (e.g., zero for assignment, failure of
exam, re-submission of the paper, failure of the course, referral to the Dean of Student
Development for more serious University level discipline, etc.). The faculty member shall
make notes of the conversations and retain all pertinent documents for a period of at least
two years. A student who chooses this informal adjudication may appeal the faculty
determination under the Academic Appeals by Students, Policy A-2.
If a formal hearing is requested at the onset of the allegation, the faculty member shall
immediately advise the Department Chair, who in turn shall advise the Dean, that a hearing
before the College Council or its subcommittee will need to be convened . Student
representation on the College Council will be assured as outlined in Policy A-2 regarding
general academic appeals by students. The College Council or its subcommittee s role will be
solely to determine whether cheating or plagiarism has taken place and has been committed
b\ the accused student(s). The College Council or its subcommittee in a cheating/plagiarism
hearing shall follow formal hearing procedures to include written notice of the charges, an
opportunity to question (cross-examine) witnesses, opportunity to present their side of the
story, and the opportunity to have counsel present to give them advice. Should the student
have an attorney present, then University Counsel shall also attend the hearing All
testimony shall be recorded and copies of pertinent documents shall be retained by the
College Council and provided to the Dean's office for safekeeping. (The College Council may
establish informal hearing procedures for general grade appeals processed through Policy A-2,
Academic Appeals by Students. These formal procedures only apply to cheating/plagiarism
hearings.)
Upon a determination by the College Council or its subcommittee regarding whether
cheating/plagiarism has taken place, the faculty member shall determine a grade or other
appropriate action. The student may appeal the grade through the Academic Appeals by
Students Policy A-2, but any steps involving the College Council in that policy would not be
applicable to the limited circumstances of such an appeal.
Documents involved in a finding of cheating/plagiarism shall become-student records.
Penalties
Penalties for cheating/plagiarism may include, but are not limited to :
*
Reprimand, F on assignment, F in the course, probation, suspension, or expulsion.
A student who is found to have cheated/plagiarized and withdraws prior to the award of a
grade will continue to have the determination of the infraction within their student records.
Further cheating/plagiarism infractions would then lead to more serious penalties such as
suspension or expulsion from the University through a referral to the Dean of Student
Development. The student(s)' grade will be withheld by the instructor pending resolution
through the above procedures, even if the grade must be withheld after final grades are due in
the Office of the Registrar.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for
University Affairs.
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook Non-Academic-Employee Handbook,
Student Handbook and Activities Calendar, Index A-2 in Policy and Procedure
Manual.
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAVEL
Original Implementation: September, 1990
Last Revision: None
The Division of Continuing Education is authorized to offer a wide variety of continuing
education activities. Each activity provides an opportunity to enhance ones knowledge, skill
or experience in areas of leisure learning, professional development, personal enrichment or
avocational interests or creativity. Each Continuing Education activity provides
demonstrable educational content and, therefore, travel opportunities offered under the
auspices of the Division of Continuing Education should do likewise. One of the objectives
of Stephen F. Austin State University is to provide continuing education to the public; travel
activities are just one of the vehicles for accomplishing this objective.
1. All organizers of non academic credit travel activities offered through the Division of
Continuing Education must file an "Activity Approval Request" form with the Director
of Continuing Education. The organizer will list on the form the stated objectives of the
travel activity, showing demonstrable education intent.
2. The approval process consists of two stages.
—a. Tentative approval prior to contract arrangement agreement with a travel agency,
carrier or vendor.
—b. Final approval based upon the submission of a complete itinerary, copies of
promotional materials and contract detailing the financial arrangements.
3. Deadlines for approval. The success of any travel activity will be determined by the
degree of advance preparation and publicity expended. Sufficient lead times are
essential. Recommendation: Six months lead time for tentative approval and four
months lead time for final approval.
L The agreement with the travel agency, carrier or vendor shall contain a clause which
specifies that transportation, lodging, and food services are the responsibility of the
carrier and not the University. The following clause should be contained in any
brochure and publicity used to promote the activity.
Stephen F. Austin State University and its representatives shall assist the tour members in
making arrangements for hotels, transportation, sightseeing, restaurants, or any other
services in connection with the itinerary, and the University and its representatives shall
exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. The University and its
representatives shall not, however, assume any liability whatsoever, for any injury,
damages, loss, delay or accident to person or property due to any act or default of any
hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in
the tour. The tickets, coupons, rules, tariffs, or contracts currently in use by any carrier,
hotel, restaurant, or other contractor, rendering service, shall constitute the sole contract
between such contractor and the tour member. Further, (Tour Agent) and Stephen F.
Austin State University accept no responsibility for any damage or delay due to
sickness, pilferage, labor dispute, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government
restrictions, weather, or any cause beyond their personal control. The right is reserved
to cancel or change itineraries, or substitute services without notice and to decline to
accept or retain any tour member at any time. Additional expenses, if any, shall be
borne by the participants. The airlines concerned and their agents or affiliates, are not to
be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on
board the aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by said airline shall constitute, when
issued, the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and/or for
the passenger. Air fares are subject to change without notice. The services of any IATA
carrier may be used for these tours, and transportation within the USA may be provided
by any member carrier of the Air Traffic Conference of America. In view of the
statutory or contractual limitations which may apply to personal injury or losses or
damages to property, the purchase of accident and baggage insurance is strongly
recommended.
5. All participant deposits for reservations and payments for the travel activity will be
deposited with the Division of Continuing Education. The Division will pay the travel
agency, carriers, or vendor for costs of the activity.
6. Because all travel activities myst be "self sufficient," a minimum number of participants
must register in order to underwrite all costs of the activity. Promotional costs, tour
guides and instructors costs and expenses must be included in the budget of the activity
and priced to the participant.
7. The contract with the travel agency, carrier or vendor must detail all facets of
responsibilities and financial requirements. A statement must be included in the
contract, which states that "any free tickets for travel, accommodations or other expenses
provided by the travel agency, carrier or vendor will be directed to SFASU and not be
made as gifts to faculty members or their families." The University will assign such
benefits to the instructor and/or tour guide of each activity.
8. Travel activities will have at least one individual whose responsibility is to lead or
conduct the excursion. This person may be a tour guide, an instructor, speaker, educator
or lecturer. Additional enrichment providersmay be subsidized if sufficient participation
warrants.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, President,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Vice President for Academic Affairs
FORMS: Activity Approval Request (available in Division of Continuing Education)
FACULTY STIPENDS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AA1
Original Implementation: September, 1979
Last Revision: January, 1983
Continuing Education activities for which faculty members may receive stipends include
short courses, seminars, workshops and other special activities. For the purpose of stipends
the activities are classified as follows:
1. activities in which the Division of Continuing Education serves as the only sponsor and
plans the activity, and the faculty member serves only as an instructor or consultant; and
2. activities in which a department or school serves as co sponsor and the faculty member
or department is totally responsible for planning and developing, with the Division of
Continuing Education serving only as the administrative agency.
Stipends under 1. above may range up to an amount equal to 85% of activity income if no
expenses are incurred in providing the activity. Generally, stipends range from $15 to $50
per hour of instruction, depending upon the nature of the duties and amount of preparation
necessary.
Stipends under 2. above are similar to L; however, individual contracts are signed reflecting
arrangements made between faculty and department or school and the Division of
Continuing Education.
Faculty for Continuing Education activities are paid a stipend which is a function of
enrollment, direct costs to the activity, and the overhead percentage of the University. The
overriding goals are to compensate faculty at the highest possible level and strive for the
activity to operate at a break even point after all expenses are paid, including faculty
stipends.
Decisions on fees, costs, stipends, and level of enrollment are reached after discussions
between the Director of Continuing Education and the instructor (and department Chair, if
appropriate).
The activity must be planned so that registration fees will cover all direct instructional costs
including stipends, advertising materials, refreshments, etc., plus a continuing education fee
of 15%. If the actual enrollment is less than projected, the activity will either be canceled or
the Division of Continuing Education will cover any deficit. If the enrollment is higher than
projected, the profits are distributed according to the negotiated contract.
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Vice President for Academic Affairs
CROSS REFERENCE: None
CONTACT FOR REVISION: Director of Continuing Education
FORMS: None
Faculty Workload Index A"X^
Original Implementation: November 4, 1977 Page 1 Of 3
Last Revision: January, 1999 Current Date
The primary responsibility of Stephen F. Austin State University is the provision of
undergraduate education of the highest quality to those students judged